stay out
phrasal verb
stayed out; staying out; stays out
1
: to avoid going into a place
They kicked us out of the bar and told us to stay out.
2
: to spend time away from home
She stayed out dancing all night.
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However, the 2018-19 shutdown led to many airport security agents and air traffic controllers, deemed essential employees, staying out from work after weeks of not receiving paychecks.
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Steven Lemongello, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
Given that the culture wars have negatively impacted Disney’s bottom line in recent years, Iger appears more willing to bite the bullet and take a few short-term hits in exchange for staying out of politics.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
But there is good news for Hoosiers: Indianapolis, Marion County and local organizations have several resources and locations for more sustainable holidays so recyclable items stay out of landfills.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
While the teens themselves stayed out of the spotlight, their parents’ unexpected reunion captured plenty of attention—especially given Lopez and Affleck’s divorce filing just four months ago.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 15 Dec. 2024
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Steven Lemongello, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
Given that the culture wars have negatively impacted Disney’s bottom line in recent years, Iger appears more willing to bite the bullet and take a few short-term hits in exchange for staying out of politics.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
But there is good news for Hoosiers: Indianapolis, Marion County and local organizations have several resources and locations for more sustainable holidays so recyclable items stay out of landfills.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
While the teens themselves stayed out of the spotlight, their parents’ unexpected reunion captured plenty of attention—especially given Lopez and Affleck’s divorce filing just four months ago.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Stay out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20out. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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