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[stey] / steɪ /








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She said: "We're seeing so many small businesses that are fighting to stay open, which is a such a shame."

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

Walton said that if whey prices stay high for another year or two, manufacturers might seek out substitutes.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Medicare typically covers a nursing-home stay if patients still need high-level, skilled care after a hospital admission of three days or more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

I stay low to the ground, sneak along the back of Mrs. Jones’s yard until I reach the rear of Dad’s and climb the three crooked cement steps to the door.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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