here to stay
idiom
: likely to last or be present for a long time
She's convinced that her bad luck is here to stay.
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But like it or not, virtual presentations are here to stay.
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William Arruda, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Fragrance trends come and go, but one swipe through social media will tell you that candle warmers are here to stay.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2025
The shorter hair is here to stay, according to the quarterback.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Related article World Athletics’ policy limiting trans women participation is ‘here to stay,’ says president Sebastian Coe
Faulkner echoed the stance of World Athletics, telling the BBC that trans women cannot take part in women’s sports.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2025
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William Arruda, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Fragrance trends come and go, but one swipe through social media will tell you that candle warmers are here to stay.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2025
The shorter hair is here to stay, according to the quarterback.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Related article World Athletics’ policy limiting trans women participation is ‘here to stay,’ says president Sebastian Coe
Faulkner echoed the stance of World Athletics, telling the BBC that trans women cannot take part in women’s sports.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2025
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“Here to stay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/here%20to%20stay. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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