stay put

phrase

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

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Hearing about families losing their shelter the weekend of June 1, seven single mothers decided to stay put at their motel rooms at Arden Acres. Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026 Ahead, discover their best advice for making your makeup stay put, from strategic layering techniques to inevitable touch-up tricks that can help keep everything unwavering from morning to night. Marci Robin, Allure, 10 July 2026 The protestors vow to stay put until the government enforces section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, requiring accessibility for all federal spaces. Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2026 The Fed has been on hold all year and looks likely to stay put for months to come. Michael Santoli, CNBC, 7 July 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 21 Jul. 2026.

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