Sentence examples for sticks up from inspiring English sources

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The phrase "sticks up" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts where something is protruding or standing upright, often referring to objects or hair. Example: "His hair sticks up in all directions after he wakes up in the morning."

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sticks up

verb

Third person singular of stick up

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It sticks up in isolation.

Independent

His hair sticks up in the back.

The New Yorker

Jeff sticks up for his players.

The New York Times - Sports

"It sticks up off the ground".

The New York Times

"But I love how Torts sticks up for his players.

The New York Times - Sports

She sticks up for what she believes in.

The New York Times

"When she believes in something, she sticks up for it".

The New York Times

Only Searle sticks up for David, a bit.

The Guardian - Arts

Whoever sticks up for Tamil people will have my support".

The Guardian - Music

Japan".The nail that sticks up", runs a hoary Japanese saying, "gets hammered down".

The Economist

Elaine Paige as Mrs. Lovett sticks up for musical theater values.

The New York Times

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