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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On the other hand, the strategist choosing which campaign angle will move a client's revenue is doing the work AI should stay out of. Terdawn Deboe, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Aside from staying out of the sun completely, one of the best ways to guard your skin against UV rays is to apply sunscreen on a daily basis. Sherri Gordon, Health, 28 July 2026 Simon has stayed out of the spotlight in recent years, with her last public performance being in March 2018. Ellise Shafer, Variety, 27 July 2026 Despite staying out, there was even a chance Norris could emerge from the pits ahead of Piastri, running counter to the traditional advantage offered to those pitting sooner for fresh tires (known as an undercut). Luke Smith, New York Times, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for stay out

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“Stay out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20out. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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