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Free sign upThe phrase "are stuck in a" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation where someone or something is unable to move or progress due to being trapped or confined in a particular state or location.
Example: "After the heavy snowfall, many cars are stuck in a traffic jam on the highway."
Alternatives: "are trapped in a" or "are caught in a".
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"Her hands are stuck in a fist.
We are stuck in a policy rut.
We are stuck in a slow recovery.
We are stuck in a political trap.
Some are stuck in a depression.
The majority are stuck in a crippling bureaucratic process.
Housing markets are stuck in a post-crash funk.
"The Jamaican people... are stuck in a postcolonial malaise".
There, they are stuck in a difficult situation.
Indeed, in many countries they are stuck in a niche.
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If parents are stuck in a shared space for an extended period of time, details emerge.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com