stay in
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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Epstein visited Interlochen periodically, often with his confidante and former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell, and stayed in the lodge now marked for demolition.
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Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2026
Despite this, the England international hinted at a potential stay in an interview with BBC Sport after the victory against Leeds United.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Her biological father and stepmother were staying in another cabin across the hall on the ship.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Later that year, Davis shifted his plans once more, agreeing to a long-term lease to stay in Los Angeles.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2026
Despite this, the England international hinted at a potential stay in an interview with BBC Sport after the victory against Leeds United.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Her biological father and stepmother were staying in another cabin across the hall on the ship.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Later that year, Davis shifted his plans once more, agreeing to a long-term lease to stay in Los Angeles.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
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“Stay in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20in. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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