stay in
phrasal verb
stayed in; staying in; stays in
: to stay inside or at home instead of going out
We went to a movie last night, but tonight we're staying in.
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High temperatures are expected to stay in the teens beginning Monday with wind chills dipping below zero.
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Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 12 June 2024
Michael Borgen said his father wasn’t in his line of work to leave harsh critiques but to help restaurants improve their food, and in turn, stay in business.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2024
Sometimes, travelers are just searching for a light, airy room to stay in — perhaps one booked with Hilton Honors points — and a facility with beach and pool access.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2024
The Indiana Supreme Court has issued a stay in the case unfolding between U.S. Senate hopeful John Rust and the Secretary of State over Rust's ballot access, a day before the deadline for filing challenges to his candidacy.
—Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 12 June 2024
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Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 12 June 2024
Michael Borgen said his father wasn’t in his line of work to leave harsh critiques but to help restaurants improve their food, and in turn, stay in business.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2024
Sometimes, travelers are just searching for a light, airy room to stay in — perhaps one booked with Hilton Honors points — and a facility with beach and pool access.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2024
The Indiana Supreme Court has issued a stay in the case unfolding between U.S. Senate hopeful John Rust and the Secretary of State over Rust's ballot access, a day before the deadline for filing challenges to his candidacy.
—Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 12 June 2024
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“Stay in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20in. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.
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