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as in to stay
to continue to be in a place for a significant amount of time
one of the three bridges known as "the London Bridge," it was moved in the late 1960s to Lake Havasu City, Arizona, where it remains today
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as in to continue
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
the fact remains: it's still impossible to be in two places at once
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Recent Examples of remain
Over the last few hours, there have been multiple statements from senior Iranian officials that make clear their deep mistrust of US intentions remains.
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Lou Robinson,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Vance will fill in for White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, who remains on maternity leave.
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Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
The crowd remained energized long after the match ended, reflecting the tournament atmosphere that has spread well beyond the stadium.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
In a statement, Councilmember Tim McOsker said improving sidewalks and transportation infrastructure remains a priority.
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Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Lou Robinson,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Vance will fill in for White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, who remains on maternity leave.
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Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
The crowd remained energized long after the match ended, reflecting the tournament atmosphere that has spread well beyond the stadium.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
In a statement, Councilmember Tim McOsker said improving sidewalks and transportation infrastructure remains a priority.
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Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Vanoven urged residents to stay home as crews worked the active scene, warning that downed power lines and debris would be harder to see after dark.
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Rhaenys served as a valuable member of Rhaenyra’s council, even going to stop Ser Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel) from taking Rook’s Rest for King Aegon II Targaryen (Tom Glynn-Carney), so Rhaenyra could stay back.
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Through five innings, the 27-year-old struck out seven batters and gave up seven hits while allowing two runs, continuing to cement himself as Miami’s most consistent pitcher in a season defined by injuries across the pitching staff.
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Elevated interest rates will continue to benefit savers through higher returns on certificates of deposit and high-yield savings accounts.
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The lights were dimmed, my slippers were waiting beside the bed, and a video of the resort’s beach area played on the TV, complete with the soothing sound of waves washing up on shore.
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.
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The quake was also strongly felt in other central and western states, where residents described prolonged shaking that lasted several seconds.
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Anderson’s timeline had the bath lasting for about three hours.
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Obama's tan suit moment has persisted for his supporters as an example of unfair criticism, but nearly a decade later, the suit has become an iconic piece of fashion within itself.
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If stung, the department advises rinsing the area with saltwater, removing any remaining tentacle material with gloves, a plastic card or a thick towel and seeking medical attention if symptoms persist or pain increases.
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“Remain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remain. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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