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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

Tour sources have told BBC Sport that they were focused on providing players with accommodation and support at the official hotel, having been advised the safest option was to stay put.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

“Southeast Virginia. Now that you’re awake, I need to check on Zu. You two stay put, okay?”

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken




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