stay out
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.
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This time around, Sonenshein noted, political heavyweights such as real estate developer Rick Caruso and county Supervisor Lindsey Horvath eyed the contest only to stay out.
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Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
The public is asked to stay out of the area and to avoid driving or flying in the area.
—Riley Moser, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Suarez took the second stage after staying out during a caution and took the lead on the restart on lap 182.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
Neighbors described Sanchez as a good kid who stayed out of trouble.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 29 May 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
The public is asked to stay out of the area and to avoid driving or flying in the area.
—Riley Moser, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Suarez took the second stage after staying out during a caution and took the lead on the restart on lap 182.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
Neighbors described Sanchez as a good kid who stayed out of trouble.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 29 May 2026
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“Stay out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20out. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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