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stay

[stey] / steɪ /








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Players should stay on the field unless they have done something which truly deserves a red card.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

The chairman tried again: “Let’s just stay to heavy-lift capacity issues—”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

“At the same time, a lot of them could be putting their own lives at risk if they stay on a hunger strike too long.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

I close my eyes, take a deep breath, and make the room stay still.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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