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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Officials who spoke at the late news conference Monday urged residents whose homes remain in the evacuation zone to stay out of the area for their safety and the safety of first responders.
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Sean Emery, Oc Register, 25 May 2026
The bearhug from Mamdani is a crucial boost for Lander in a progressive-leaning district, especially in a one-on-one race in which other potential left-wing candidates, like Brooklyn Councilwoman Alexa Aviles, are staying out of the race, analysts say.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
Stone was a full participant at Friday’s optional morning skate at Ball Arena, staying out on the ice for more than 40 minutes.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 23 May 2026
As Memorial Day weekend approaches, the health department warned swimmers Thursday to stay out of the water at Crandon Park North in Key Biscayne because bacteria may indicate fecal pollution.
—Sofia Saric
may 21, Miami Herald, 21 May 2026
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Sean Emery, Oc Register, 25 May 2026
The bearhug from Mamdani is a crucial boost for Lander in a progressive-leaning district, especially in a one-on-one race in which other potential left-wing candidates, like Brooklyn Councilwoman Alexa Aviles, are staying out of the race, analysts say.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
Stone was a full participant at Friday’s optional morning skate at Ball Arena, staying out on the ice for more than 40 minutes.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 23 May 2026
As Memorial Day weekend approaches, the health department warned swimmers Thursday to stay out of the water at Crandon Park North in Key Biscayne because bacteria may indicate fecal pollution.
—Sofia Saric
may 21, Miami Herald, 21 May 2026
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“Stay out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20out. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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