stay put
Example Sentences
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Homeowners stay put, enjoying ever-rising property values, while renters are forced to leave the city and start over elsewhere with no equity built up.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
“It doesn’t mean that I’m going to stay put for the rest of the year,” he added.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026
Israeli dairy and fruit farmer Tommy Kurlender refused to abandon his herd during the last war with Hezbollah, and vowed he would again stay put this time around.
From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026
The potential payday validates the company’s yearslong strategy to stay put as rivals pulled out—a giant win for Chief Executive Mike Wirth.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026
The stewardess, who was also our airport chaperone, shook her head and told us to stay put until everyone was off the plane.
From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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