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stay-at-home

[stey-uht-hohm] / ˈsteɪ ətˌhoʊm /


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The stay-at-home mother of eight first began posting videos online, or vlogging, for extra income in 2016.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Born in central Denmark to a stay-at-home mother and a father who was an accountant, he trained to be a lawyer before entering parliament in 1994.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

In three years, her husband will also be eligible to retire with benefits from the military, giving him the flexibility to be a stay-at-home parent or train for a new career if he chooses.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 14, 2026

When COVID-19 hit, original films like 2020’s “Soul,” 2021’s “Luca” and 2022’s “Turning Red” all were sent straight to the Disney+ streaming service to give families something to watch during the stay-at-home orders.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

Most of them gave technical evidence to show that I left the country illegally and that I had incited African workers to strike during the three-day stay-at-home in May 1961.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela