stay in
verb
stayed in; staying in; stays in
: to stay inside or at home instead of going out
We went to a movie last night, but tonight we're staying in.
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Roberts and a trainer came out from the Dodgers’ dugout to check on Wrobleski who hobbled back to the mound, ready to stay in the game.
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Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 12 June 2026
When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
These quotas stayed in place for four decades — until they were repealed just over 60 years ago, which is when the White House page claims the story of the aliens begins.
—M. Gessen, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
Additionally, the streamer clearly wants to stay in business with series creator Katie Dippold, signing her to a new multi-year overall deal.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 June 2026
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Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 12 June 2026
When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
These quotas stayed in place for four decades — until they were repealed just over 60 years ago, which is when the White House page claims the story of the aliens begins.
—M. Gessen, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
Additionally, the streamer clearly wants to stay in business with series creator Katie Dippold, signing her to a new multi-year overall deal.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 June 2026
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“Stay in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20in. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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