stay out
phrasal verb
stayed out; staying out; stays out
1
: to avoid going into a place
They kicked us out of the bar and told us to stay out.
2
: to spend time away from home
She stayed out dancing all night.
Examples of stay out in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Ross Chastain stays out, but most of the leaders pit.
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Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2024
While Trump could simply stay out of the House speaker fight, there’s also worry among Republicans that his silence could be misinterpreted by conservatives.
—USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
The girls learn a little bit of everything – ballet, modern, jazz, hip-hop, classical, tap, West African - and must adhere to Young-Byron’s high standards, which include completion of an intense, 8-week summer conditioning course, staying out of trouble and maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024
The movie unravels in real time, showing Kane seeking support from the townspeople who each have reasons to stay out of the fight.
—Danny Horn, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2024
Only a small fraction of packaging labeled compostable stays out of the landfill.
—Kim Severson, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024
And the heavy-duty zippers ensure belongings stay secure inside the bag (and that pests stay out).
—Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2024
Gambel’s quail typically roost off the ground in brush or trees, dropping down to feed early and late to stay out of the heat, searching for food in coveys of a dozen or so birds.
—Phil Bourjaily, Field & Stream, 28 Mar. 2024
Between family needs and minimal safety to attend schools throughout Port-au-Prince, many parents are scrambling to ensure that their children not only stay out of direct harm, but also continue their education amid the ongoing strife caused by violent groups.
—Erika Angulo, NBC News, 25 Mar. 2024
Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2024
While Trump could simply stay out of the House speaker fight, there’s also worry among Republicans that his silence could be misinterpreted by conservatives.
—USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
The girls learn a little bit of everything – ballet, modern, jazz, hip-hop, classical, tap, West African - and must adhere to Young-Byron’s high standards, which include completion of an intense, 8-week summer conditioning course, staying out of trouble and maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024
The movie unravels in real time, showing Kane seeking support from the townspeople who each have reasons to stay out of the fight.
—Danny Horn, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2024
Only a small fraction of packaging labeled compostable stays out of the landfill.
—Kim Severson, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024
And the heavy-duty zippers ensure belongings stay secure inside the bag (and that pests stay out).
—Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2024
Gambel’s quail typically roost off the ground in brush or trees, dropping down to feed early and late to stay out of the heat, searching for food in coveys of a dozen or so birds.
—Phil Bourjaily, Field & Stream, 28 Mar. 2024
Between family needs and minimal safety to attend schools throughout Port-au-Prince, many parents are scrambling to ensure that their children not only stay out of direct harm, but also continue their education amid the ongoing strife caused by violent groups.
—Erika Angulo, NBC News, 25 Mar. 2024
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“Stay out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20out. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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