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as in to stay
to continue to be in a place for a significant amount of time
one of the three bridges known as "the London Bridge," it was moved in the late 1960s to Lake Havasu City, Arizona, where it remains today
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as in to continue
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
the fact remains: it's still impossible to be in two places at once
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Recent Examples of remain
Each of the four remaining power conferences has spoken with investment firms about private equity options.
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Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 24 Aug. 2025
After four weeks on the HFD, these mice were then split into groups again – one cohort continued without any intervention, another received natural (crude) fucoidan, extracted directly from brown seaweed, and the remaining animals were each given one of the four LMWFs.
—New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2025
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 24 Aug. 2025
The love remained even as Alonso tested free agency for the first time last winter.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2025
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Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 24 Aug. 2025
After four weeks on the HFD, these mice were then split into groups again – one cohort continued without any intervention, another received natural (crude) fucoidan, extracted directly from brown seaweed, and the remaining animals were each given one of the four LMWFs.
—New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2025
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 24 Aug. 2025
The love remained even as Alonso tested free agency for the first time last winter.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2025
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To stay at Casa Carolina is also to support the hotel's commitment to sustainability, woven through the fabric of its operations in big ways and small.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Aston Villa Supporters’ Trust also asked for the club to freeze prices, in line with some other top-flight clubs, such as Liverpool, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester City, who belatedly announced costs would be staying the same following supporter protests.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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As Abrams' musical journey in Louisville continues over the next three years, the music director plans to continue elevating orchestral music as a form of public service and as an example of the next frontier for orchestras.—
Kirby Adams,
The Courier-Journal,
26 Aug. 2025
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As the investigation continued, Starling said she was instructed not to say anything to anyone, all while the rumor mill at work was abuzz about the alleged scandal, with coworkers openly and frequently discussing her allegations.—
Tresa Baldas,
Freep.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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As for other programs, long waiting lists for behavioral health programs are a problem in facilities throughout the state with thousands of inmates waiting to get into programs, according to a 2023 state audit.—
Melissa Brown,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Many will wait for a favorable exit because in venture capital and private equity, an exit is always a possibility.—
David Chou,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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The meeting, which lasted for nearly three hours, ended without a concrete deal.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Its sturdy 900-year-old walls were built with Caen limestone imported from Normandy, France, in a lasting testament to Norman power.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
16 Aug. 2025
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These dangerous conditions could persist through Wednesday, potentially lasting into late next week depending on the storm's track.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
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Rip current risks are also high along much of the East Coast Tuesday and will likely persist through much of the week.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Remain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remain. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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