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stick in

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stick in something
to remain embedded in something; to remain held in something. Do you think this will stick in the hole, or is it too small? A fish bone stuck in his throat for a while.
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As he entered his eyes fell upon the stick in Holmes's hand, and he ran towards it with an exclamation of joy.
I found him ready, and waiting for me, with his stick in his hand.
Before I could divine his plan, he was back at the entrance and savagely jabbing the stick in at us.
 
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