stays

Example Sentences

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The story stays small, sticking only with her, a stubborn woman who doesn’t want much from the world and doesn’t feel responsible for its rescue.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

England stays relatively close to its 31‑day target but, like Scotland, remains further away from hitting its 62‑day measure.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

So if an audience stays in the same spot for the entire night, they will see the same scene occur six times every 15 minutes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

“Ten one-night stays will take place from April 6 through April 16 in Malibu, California, with up to four guests per stay,” the press release adds.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

“He was upset, and then he fell asleep. I didn’t want to wake him. Is it okay if he stays a couple days?”

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly