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It replaced key players, such as Sadio Mane and Robert Firmino, before they had a chance to go stale and made a seemingly smooth transition from former manager Jürgen Klopp to Slot.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 28, 2025

And just as with no-fault divorce, it’s not necessary to place blame when relationships go stale.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 17, 2024

One customer would discover the gospel of leftovers that didn’t go stale for several days, and that customer would sell more containers to friends in exchange for a commission.

From Slate Sep. 23, 2024

For you, it may be a bag of snacks you can't make a dent in before they go stale.

From Salon May 27, 2023

He tells her the bread will only go stale.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt




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