here to stay

idiom

: likely to last or be present for a long time
She's convinced that her bad luck is here to stay.

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The quality of play has evolved exponentially, and for many other reasons, including Caitlin Clark, the league is here to stay. The Athletic, New York Times, 13 May 2025 Landy is here to stay The Avs hope that Gabe Landeskog is back for good. Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 6 May 2025 Bieber’s turn toward internet rap comes as acts like Carti dominate the charts, proving that the maximalist sound of the younger generation is likely here to stay. Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 18 Apr. 2025 But like it or not, virtual presentations are here to stay. William Arruda, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for here to stay

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“Here to stay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/here%20to%20stay. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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