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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Bob Odenkirk is praising Ben Stiller for sticking to his guns more than 35 years ago.
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 Feb. 2025
Bieber in August last year, kept her usual color: warm brown with a slightly auburn undertone but, until now, had stuck to her sleek, straight go-to styles for running around the city.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
One drawback is that the top part can stick to the main shaker, making removal difficult.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
Although Garrett made his request clear, the Browns are sticking to their original stance and don’t intend to have trade conversations, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2025
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 Feb. 2025
Bieber in August last year, kept her usual color: warm brown with a slightly auburn undertone but, until now, had stuck to her sleek, straight go-to styles for running around the city.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
One drawback is that the top part can stick to the main shaker, making removal difficult.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
Although Garrett made his request clear, the Browns are sticking to their original stance and don’t intend to have trade conversations, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2025
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“Stick to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stick%20to. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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