stay put
Example Sentences
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“It doesn’t mean I’m going to stay put for the rest of the year,” he said, adding that if the labor market continues to weaken, he would push for cuts again.
From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026
The potential payday validates the company’s yearslong strategy to stay put as rivals pulled out—a giant win for Chief Executive Mike Wirth.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026
For British singer- songwriter Myles Smith, it's a "mixed bag" as to why artists might choose to stay put.
From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026
Most of these homeowners may be unaffected if they stay put in their homes and home prices recover.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 9, 2026
I thought it might be wiser to stay put.
From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.