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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 that I’m going to stay put for the rest of the year,” he added.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

Nidal Ahmad Chokr initially intended to stay put but finally decided on Tuesday to leave his village of Jibchit, as the air strikes intensified.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

The risk in many of the countries may be relatively low, and many may want to stay put.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

How could I stay put in China when my steamer rug was ready for the high seas?

From "Homesick" by Jean Fritz




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