stick to
phrasal verb
stuck to; sticking to; sticks to
1
: to continue doing or using (something) especially when it is difficult to do so
She stuck to her story about the money already being missing when she got there.
Please stick to the script/subject/rules.
Stick to the marked trails.
If you want to succeed, you've got to stick to it and not give up.
2
: to not change (a decision, belief, etc.)
I intend to stick to my promise/word.
She's sticking to her decision to retire.
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While higher-fat foods generally aren't a concern for most people, those with certain health conditions may want to stick to low-fat dairy products.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 28 Feb. 2025
The soulful ballad hears both singers singing about their anxieties while agreeing to stick to their lover’s side even if the world goes awry.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2025
Agents interviewed the driver and several passengers, all of whom stuck to their story at first.
—Mitchell Willetts, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Feb. 2025
The company has also slashed its excess inventory and stuck to a full-price strategy, which also boosted sales, Guichot added.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 28 Feb. 2025
The soulful ballad hears both singers singing about their anxieties while agreeing to stick to their lover’s side even if the world goes awry.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2025
Agents interviewed the driver and several passengers, all of whom stuck to their story at first.
—Mitchell Willetts, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Feb. 2025
The company has also slashed its excess inventory and stuck to a full-price strategy, which also boosted sales, Guichot added.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stick to
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“Stick to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stick%20to. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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