Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outstaying
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The Italian fashion powerhouse has secured his dream of making a lasting impact, outliving Karl Lagerfeld and Yves Saint Laurent.—
Jye Marshall,
Fortune,
22 Jan. 2026 -
However, as an IFL Science report points out, operators failed to foresee Hubble outliving the Space Shuttle Program.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
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Multiple royal watchers have claimed the prince has struggled to move beyond the fallout of his dramatic exit from royal life six years ago, citing professional setbacks and lingering personal tensions.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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This lingering becomes the sound of a book in a new room, opening, its music carried in a wind that crosses borders.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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The Seahawks punched their ticket by winning a rubber match against the Los Angeles Rams, outlasting their division rival 31-27 in an explosive thriller.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
26 Jan. 2026
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Mendoza and the Hoosiers won their first national title by outlasting Miami, 27-21, before 67,227 fans.—
Ed Graney Las Vegas Review-Journal,
Arkansas Online,
21 Jan. 2026
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China, specifically, is not waiting around on solar power.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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As the deep freeze approaches, Crow warned that waiting too long could be costly.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Outstaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outstaying. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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