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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ProPublica, 7 Nov. 2024
Staying high quality Several experts suggest staying in high-quality assets right now.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
But like a pint-sized Ulysses, George never stays in one place for long on his circuitous route home.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Rudd’s presence seemed to be an incentive for students to stay in line, with some taking the opportunity to accept a bottle of water and ask him for a selfie.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
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ProPublica, 7 Nov. 2024
Staying high quality Several experts suggest staying in high-quality assets right now.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
But like a pint-sized Ulysses, George never stays in one place for long on his circuitous route home.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Rudd’s presence seemed to be an incentive for students to stay in line, with some taking the opportunity to accept a bottle of water and ask him for a selfie.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Stay in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20in. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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