as in stayed
to reside as a temporary guest
began their retirement by leisurely sojourning with friends and relatives scattered across the country
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Pascal’s eldest siblings, Javiera and Pedro, stayed back in the US.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026 -
In the rest of the photos, Kardashian was back to her signature brunette, though her favorite super-short, neutral nails stayed consistent.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
20 Feb. 2026
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When Zelensky visited Prague last year, every minute of his schedule was meticulously planned.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Netherlands, sitting second in the Kansas City pecking order, had visited in early 2025 and again soon after the draw.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Sojourned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sojourned. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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