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stay

[stey] / steɪ /








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One woman, who is originally from Sudan but who has lived in Northern Ireland since 2016, said families were now scared to stay in their homes.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Well, they may also find it cheaper to stay and get around the continent—whether that’s exploring the Eiffel Tower in Paris or grabbing a slice of pizza in the shadow of Rome’s Colosseum.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Even some high-income travelers who can still afford a European vacation are opting to stay within the states, said Wander CEO John Andrew Entwistle.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

The nuns stay awake until everyone is home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

I force them to stay their normal size so he doesn’t change his mind because I look like a starstruck idiot.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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