stick in
Frequency: 9.075.6 per million words
To insert something into a space or object.
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Examples (10)
- Don't stick your fingers in the electrical socket.
- She tried to stick the key in the lock, but it wouldn't turn.
- He had to stick the small flag in the sand firmly.
- The doctor carefully stuck the needle in her arm.
- Please stick this important notice in the bulletin board.
- A tiny splinter stuck in her heel, causing discomfort.
- The gardener will stick the plant markers in the soil.
- He stuck his head in the door to check if anyone was there.
- Make sure to stick the correct plug in the right outlet.
- The children loved to stick their hands in the cold stream.