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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In the meantime, these small invaders are here to stay.
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Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
But as far as Goodwill is concerned, the stores are here to stay.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
Ultimately, Martz believes the analytics and this new way of thinking are here to stay because owners have invested heavily in analytics departments.
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Party potatoes are here to stay.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
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Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
But as far as Goodwill is concerned, the stores are here to stay.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
Ultimately, Martz believes the analytics and this new way of thinking are here to stay because owners have invested heavily in analytics departments.
—Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Party potatoes are here to stay.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Here to stay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/here%20to%20stay. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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