stick to

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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These country dorks can't stick to their own industry. Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026 Great Again movement against those who have stuck to their own views, rather than yield to his. Lisa Mascaro, Fortune, 23 May 2026 But for now, the actress is seemingly sticking to useful braiding to achieve a more youthful appearance. Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026 Great Again movement against those who have stuck to their own views, rather than yield to his. Joey Cappelletti, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026 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 28 May. 2026.

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