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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
But more than two months after the fact, the case remains open.
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Sean Neumann, People.com, 13 June 2025
When green beans remain on the vine for too long, the pods become tough and chewy.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
The third lane, which contained most of the glass, remained closed until Interstate Maintenance staff arrived with a sweepers and blowers at 11:45 a.m., Moody said.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2025
The original ‘Blue Wonder’ remains one of the big sellers.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2025
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Sean Neumann, People.com, 13 June 2025
When green beans remain on the vine for too long, the pods become tough and chewy.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
The third lane, which contained most of the glass, remained closed until Interstate Maintenance staff arrived with a sweepers and blowers at 11:45 a.m., Moody said.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2025
The original ‘Blue Wonder’ remains one of the big sellers.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remain
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True leadership shows in moments of ambiguity by staying composed, guiding teams through change and fostering a culture of innovation.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The bullet stayed lodged inside her, forcing her to carry a constant reminder of the violence that shattered her sense of safety, until Punch removed it from her back in November.—
Bram Sable-Smith,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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Officials hired additional crews so work could continue around the clock and coordinated with contractors to accelerate their timelines, even bringing a second asphalt plant online to speed up production.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
2 June 2025
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Voice of America was founded during WWII to counter Axis propaganda and continued to bring cultural and political democracy to countries under authoritarian rule.—
Mary McNamara,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2025
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On a recent morning, there was a queue of parents waiting outside Batte’s office to request more time to clear tuition balances.—
Rodney Muhumuza,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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While state law allows special sessions to last up to 60 days, many lawmakers view the end of June as their true deadline to get an incentives plan done.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
5 June 2025
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Though school hours in California might range from about 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Olsen said drivers should still be cautious when passing by a school zone because after-school programs can last until 6 p.m.—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2025
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But sometimes less stable minerals persist because there isn’t enough energy available to convert them to more stable phases.—
Philip Ball,
Wired News,
8 June 2025
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Despite encountering macroeconomic challenges, the brand persists as a global growth powerhouse with an expanding international presence and remarkable efficiency.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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“Remain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remain. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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