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stay

[stey] / steɪ /








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Louise Brown, head of operations at Awaze, said she had seen more people wanting to stay "closer to home" for certainty around costs, and ensuring they can eventually get home.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

While Buffett would stay out of the business unless he felt companies weren’t performing to par, Abel’s style is to take pre-emptive action to make his expectations clear, people familiar with Berkshire’s businesses said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Many species also migrate seasonally to stay within favorable temperature ranges.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

El Camino Real 5, Taft 3: The Royals broke a 3-3 tie with two runs in the top of the ninth to stay one game ahead in the West Valley League.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

“What? You don’t want to stay home with me?”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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