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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Six months in, Anna and Eric are engaged, and deciding whether to stay in California or move their families to England.
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Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2025
Walkers who choose to cross the entire bridge will stay in the left-hand outside paved lane all the way across.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Its transparency features such as citing sources and showing tool calls help developers stay in control.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Customers who come into Stock Vintage are often amazed that the garments have stayed in good condition.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2025
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Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2025
Walkers who choose to cross the entire bridge will stay in the left-hand outside paved lane all the way across.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Its transparency features such as citing sources and showing tool calls help developers stay in control.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Customers who come into Stock Vintage are often amazed that the garments have stayed in good condition.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2025
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“Stay in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20in. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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