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[stey] / steɪ /








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During his stay in Pyongyang, Xi was hosted at the Kumsusan State Guest House, an exclusive residence in the heart of Pyongyang.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The temporary waiver of some of this fund’s expenses will stay in place until at least April 30, 2027.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

If they follow through on plans to stockpile more oil, energy prices could stay higher for longer no matter what happens next in the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

“I stay apolitical for everything I’m doing right now.”

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Paul waves at me, but his eyes don’t stay on me too long—they roam about the room and then go back to his project.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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