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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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Co-buying is a trend that is here to stay and will continue to be a way for people to achieve the American dream of homeownership, Pendleton says. Celia Fernandez tasia Jensen, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2025 And right now, Mastercard’s unique data shows that the boost in sustainable consumer trends, like circular fashion, is here to stay. Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025 Happy Days aren't just here to stay. Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Dec. 2025 Sign up here to stay lightning on your feet. Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 28 Nov. 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 10 Dec. 2025.

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