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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Crumbs and food bits might be hiding or stuck to the bottoms of these countertop mainstays. Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025 Trust Yourself At its core, sticking to your resolutions isn’t about willpower or accountability partners. Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025 They’ve been too easily discouraged from sticking to their strengths, including the offensive approach that had been successful in the regular season. Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025 Wet snow occurs when air temperatures near the surface are above freezing, which cause snowflakes to melt and therefore stick to most outdoor surfaces. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 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 15 Jan. 2025.

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