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[stey] / steɪ /








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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

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

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

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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