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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Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
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McCarthy and Falcone’s kids largely stay out of the spotlight.
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Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
While China has mostly stayed out of the fray publicly, the war will serve as a backdrop for the discussions.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 10 May 2026
McCarthy and Falcone’s kids largely stay out of the spotlight.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
The theme's ties to the history of Christ were not well received by some critics who thought fashion should stay out of the church.
—Luis Giraldo, CBS News, 4 May 2026
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“Stay out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20out. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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