outstay

Example Sentences

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England's manager will emerge from this pain and cautious words about not wanting to "outstay my welcome" in his role.

From BBC

Eddie was a parasite, moving into her house, outstaying his welcome, abusing her and impersonating her on social media so that she is inundated with death threats.

From New York Times

At 90 minutes long, the film doesn't outstay its welcome, and it's the kind of fast-paced escapism made for the engrossing world of cinema.

From BBC

The US hopes its relationship with Iraq's security forces is far from over, but many in Iraq think America has outstayed its welcome.

From BBC

Here, again, is the familiar story of what happens when leaders outstay their welcome.

From The Guardian