stay in
phrasal verb
stayed in; staying in; stays in
: to stay inside or at home instead of going out
We went to a movie last night, but tonight we're staying in.
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People on these medications also condition themselves to eat less to avoid the ill effects of food staying in the stomach longer.
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Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
The best example of Giles’ staying in control of his emotions was in the dressing room at Wembley after Brentford lost the 2020 play-off final to Fulham, 2-1 following extra time.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 16 May 2025
When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2025
These people appear loyal, but only because their careers are tied to the leader staying in power.
—Erica Frantz, The Conversation, 16 May 2025
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Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
The best example of Giles’ staying in control of his emotions was in the dressing room at Wembley after Brentford lost the 2020 play-off final to Fulham, 2-1 following extra time.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 16 May 2025
When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2025
These people appear loyal, but only because their careers are tied to the leader staying in power.
—Erica Frantz, The Conversation, 16 May 2025
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“Stay in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20in. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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