go stale
Example Sentences
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It replaced key players, such as Sadio Mane and Robert Firmino, before they had a chance to go stale and made a seemingly smooth transition from former manager Jürgen Klopp to Slot.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 28, 2025
And just as with no-fault divorce, it’s not necessary to place blame when relationships go stale.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 17, 2024
Barbecue and grilling are less popular here — maybe a reflection of our weather or housing supply — but few cookbooks go stale on the shelves.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 21, 2023
That way I'm not feeling rushed to eat them because they might go stale, or feel compelled to eat them all because they're sitting there.
From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2022
I’d wrapped Declaration’s sandwich in two pieces of waxed paper so it wouldn’t go stale; the paper made a crinkling sound as I set the sandwich in the best flat spot.
From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles
