staying at home

Example Sentences

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Many students saw it as a way to build a career while staying at home, at least to start.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Since leaving school Seynabou Tall has been "just staying at home", said 43-year-old Marieme Wade, adding that she advised her daughter "to continue with surfing, maybe it will open doors".

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

Now he builds Christmas around comfort and predictability: staying at home, keeping numbers low and spreading activities out.

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2025

Even before the pandemic, theaters were starting to see declines in attendance, a trend that accelerated during COVID-19 when people got used to staying at home and watching movies on streaming platforms.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2025

“Margaret, cancel my lunch with Lady Guilford. It seems I will be staying at home today. Have a headache lozenge and a box of chocolates sent to my private parlor, at once!”

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood