as in remains
to continue to be in a place for a significant amount of time
if you hang around until my husband gets home, you can meet him
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Verb
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Thankfully for the Packers, Chicago remains in the division.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025 -
The cause of it remains under investigation.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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It all zips up into a compact rectangular case that’s covered in a durable, waterproof material that’ll ensure your tech gear stays safe throughout your travels.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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That spending covers everything from the 48,000 hotel stays at a time when bookings are light ahead of hurricane season, restaurant meals and dining, take-home souvenirs, ground and air transportation, and even salsa dancing lessons.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
8 Sep. 2025
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Thinking of his estranged teenage son and terminally ill mother, McKay waits and waits before answering the call.—
Andy Hazel,
IndieWire,
8 Sep. 2025
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But their defense, which was 25th in yards and points allowed last year, will struggle again, even if Hendrickson sticks around.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
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