stay put
Example Sentences
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The Fort is meant to be a last resort; no one is advising residents to stay put as flames approach.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
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 I’m going to stay put for the rest of the year,” he said, adding that if the labor market continues to weaken, he would push for cuts again.
From Barron's • Mar. 20, 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
He and Mami exchange looks as I stay put in the back seat.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
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