stayed

Example Sentences

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In the spring, the yard was full of colorful wildflowers, but for the rest of the year, it stayed dormant.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

They put on concerts, made art and stayed up late talking and dancing, infusing his home with the spirit of hospitality that would dictate his future ventures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Index managers are likely trying to deal with the phenomenon of huge companies that have stayed private for a long time, which have become very valuable.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

He stayed mostly for his children and grandchildren, who were born in Britain.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Almost dead through starvation over that long, cold winter, she somehow stayed alive long enough to get me and the boys to the end of the war before she joined her husband.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler