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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For now, Chipotle is sticking to its plan of mixing up its menu. Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025 And in the most important shot of his life, Henley hit a beautiful uphill approach that stuck to 10 feet from the pin. Brody Miller, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025 While his barbecue methodology stays true to Central Texas style, Hurtado blends the flavors of his heritage into the meat, including not just sticking to salt and pepper for seasoning. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025 However, unlike most boho blondes, Jennifer Lawrence did not stick to a single base tone with a slightly darker root and strategically-placed highlights to achieve the effortless look. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 27 Sep. 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 30 Sep. 2025.

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