stay in
phrasal 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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Maryland governor 'aware' of shooting incident Sousa-Martins, a native of Portugal, stayed in the United States for nearly 17 years after his visa expired, according to the New York Times and CNN, citing federal officials.
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N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 25 Dec. 2025
The smooth silhouette disappears under clothes—even sheer white tops—while the adjustable straps are soft yet sturdy enough to stay in place all day.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 25 Dec. 2025
On that day, Griffith recalls, her husband awoke feeling unwell and decided to stay in bed.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Dec. 2025
When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 25 Dec. 2025
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N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 25 Dec. 2025
The smooth silhouette disappears under clothes—even sheer white tops—while the adjustable straps are soft yet sturdy enough to stay in place all day.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 25 Dec. 2025
On that day, Griffith recalls, her husband awoke feeling unwell and decided to stay in bed.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Dec. 2025
When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 25 Dec. 2025
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“Stay in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20in. Accessed 26 Dec. 2025.
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