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Many homeowners have opted to stay put in their current homes to maintain their low rates from years ago, which has weighed on available inventory.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
They will be monitored in the community and allowed to stay out if they can show they are on the road to rehabilitation.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
If this unit can stay healthy, it will look a lot different — and a lot better — than the 2025 version.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
Overall, demand for electricity "forecast to stay on a solid upward trajectory," driven in particular by industry, electric vehicles and data centres, the IEA said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
“Positive. Don’t worry. We can’t stay long anyway because I told my mom we’d be home by eleven.”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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Warsh, who comes to the Fed armed with a self-proclaimed reform agenda, is expected to push for shakeups at the relatively staid institution.
From Barron's ● Jun. 16, 2026
Eschewing staid quarterly earnings presentations, he used to deliver zany slideshows that proclaimed the information revolution would bring “happiness for everyone.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
We know this because Charles Dance recites Michelangelo’s snidest journal passages throughout, bringing a welcome pettiness to an otherwise staid chapter of art history.
From Salon ● May 16, 2026
His posts since then, however - particularly since arriving in Omaha - have been much more staid, as has his outlook, Rosmarin said.
From BBC ● May 13, 2026
She saw staid family vehicles drawn by dependable-looking teams.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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Betts stayed away, saying he preferred to spend time with family.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
So far, Hollywood's traditional powerhouses -- Paramount, Universal, Sony, Walt Disney and Warner Bros -- have officially stayed on the sidelines of the AI shift.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
During the pandemic, California Pizza Kitchen, like many restaurants, struggled while people stayed home during the lockdown.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
She stuck with rural carnival and black-oriented theater settings for her appearances, and stayed South, never focusing on the big Northern cities and venues as Bessie Smith did.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
David Fox, his family, and Father stayed on the farm.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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But they can go for one for two days and catch up on all music, which makes you feel like you’re staying young.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
Besides staying hydrated and turning on the air conditioning, some of the most basic actions repeatedly encouraged by government officials, residents have turned to new products and gadgets to beat the heat.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
The best way to keep healthcare costs down in retirement is by staying healthy or getting healthier.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
If staying in the heart of town is nonnegotiable, you can find the occasional deal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
And I’d manage it by staying calm and watching the others.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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