sticky

Example Sentences

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“Office space is ubiquitous, you can always get cheaper office space, but a plant is a very sticky asset,” Lodge says.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

I recently tried and loved Carlos C. Olaechea’s recipe for sticky banana-cocoa bars, which calls for four very ripe bananas, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds.

From Salon • Jun. 20, 2026

Scotland had their moments, too, of course, but it was a sticky effort and none of the players are arguing otherwise.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

Fujirebio’s test also measures a protein called beta-amyloid, which can form sticky plaques that are a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease and the target of recently approved drugs for the condition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

“The whole pitcher dumped all over me! It’s like cold sticky soup!”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam