stay put

idiom

: to not move or go anywhere
Stay put until I get back.

Examples of stay put in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The city would have given $65 million to lure a tennis tournament from Cincinnati, but the tournament decided to stay put. Staff Reports, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2024 The new water board letter said no more extensions will be granted, but said a different pathway for the camp to stay put was possible. Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 30 May 2024 With more renters forced to stay put, there’s greater demand for, and lower vacancy at, many rental properties. Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024 Porter called for water rescue assistance and EMS and told the boy to stay put, officials said. Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 24 May 2024 After the explosions, which will last just a few seconds, the ship is likely to stay put for about two days, said Bob Petty, a spokesperson for the Key Bridge Response Unified Command, as it is surveyed. Hayes Gardner, Baltimore Sun, 10 May 2024 Prolific producers who set up shop in New York tend to stay put. Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024 Julia’s father said his family plans to stay put for now. Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 11 May 2024 Below, shop more slingbacks sandals that’ll stay put and look fabulous. Kayla Blanton, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024

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“Stay put.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20put. Accessed 11 Jun. 2024.

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