stay away
Example Sentences
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“We are right now not rolling out the welcome mat, we are putting up all sorts of signs saying stay away, and that’s what is resonating with fans and players,” said Bruen.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
"You must stay away from the southern coastline," Little said in a statement, warning that emergency workers would not be coming to help anyone who stayed behind.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Road closures are in effect around the bank and residents are asked to stay away from the area near Truxtun and Chester avenues.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
Mackenzie's family were being supported by officers, they added, with police urging members of the public to stay away from the area.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
“That fool! He still hasn’t learned to stay away from magic. He’d be safer playing with fire.”
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
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