here to stay

phrase

: 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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Comfy White Jeans White jeans are timeless, classy, and have long been a summer wardrobe staple—and celebs have proved that the look is here to stay this season. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026 In a perfect world, Gibbs and the Lions get a deal done this week, and Campbell can rest easy knowing his star talent is here — and here to stay. Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 Smoke has changed the color of the sky, and that may be here to stay this week. Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Courtesy Slifer Smith & Frampton The ‘coolcation’ travel trend—swapping southern European summer holidays in countries where temperatures are hitting record highs for cooler Nordic destinations like Iceland and Norway—seems here to stay. Catherine Dunwoody, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 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 16 Aug. 2026.

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