stay put

idiom

: to not move or go anywhere
Stay put until I get back.

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The fact that Zelensky’s wife Olena, along with their children Oleksandra and Kyrylo, also stay put, only underscored that feeling. Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026 Discussions on whether to stay put or go on loan next season have yet to take place, but there is no rush. Simon Johnson, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026 Gel is a must for this look to stay put and smooth. Krista Carter, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026 The high will drop again, by 6 degrees, on Wednesday, and then stay put at 38 or 39 through Friday. David Staats, Idaho Statesman, 16 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stay put

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“Stay put.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20put. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

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