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as in to stay
to continue to be in a place for a significant amount of time
one of the three bridges known as "the London Bridge," it was moved in the late 1960s to Lake Havasu City, Arizona, where it remains today
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as in to continue
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
the fact remains: it's still impossible to be in two places at once
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Recent Examples of remain
For now, by contrast, the odds of a recession remain low, according to the central bank.
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Alain Sherter, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2025
Southern Yemen remained under British colonial rule for another five years until a 1967 socialist uprising, followed by a period of north-south tensions and conflict that ultimately gave way to unification under then-North Yemen President Ali Abdullah Saleh in 1990.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Seven years later, Trump remains steadfast in his support of the act, giving advocates on both sides of the aisle a sense of cautious optimism about the possibility of more reform.
—Taylor Millard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Mar. 2025
For utility executives, the complication of rising power demand remains top of mind.
—Justin Worland/houston, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
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Alain Sherter, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2025
Southern Yemen remained under British colonial rule for another five years until a 1967 socialist uprising, followed by a period of north-south tensions and conflict that ultimately gave way to unification under then-North Yemen President Ali Abdullah Saleh in 1990.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Seven years later, Trump remains steadfast in his support of the act, giving advocates on both sides of the aisle a sense of cautious optimism about the possibility of more reform.
—Taylor Millard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Mar. 2025
For utility executives, the complication of rising power demand remains top of mind.
—Justin Worland/houston, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remain
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While testing out the new controls is a good start, parents should also stay vigilant and communicate openly with their kids about online safety.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
11 Mar. 2025
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But for the ones that stayed, Lu says their friendships are more substantial.—
Keydra Manns,
Essence,
11 Mar. 2025
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Bears land Falcons center Drew Dalman March 10: The Bears agreed to terms on a three-year, $42 million deal with Dalman as the team continued its overhaul of the offensive line, per sources.—
Kevin Fishbain,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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The new season continues premieres April 22 exclusively on Disney+ (after which the first season will be pulled from Hulu).—
James Hibberd,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Mar. 2025
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Fed Chair Jerome Powell said earlier this month that officials are waiting for Trump’s policies, ranging from tariffs to mass deportations, to show up clearly in the economic data before central bankers can determine whether to keep rates unchanged, resume cutting, or hike again.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN,
17 Mar. 2025
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When our cat recently passed away, my daughter waited until our commute to ask hard questions about death.—
Elizabeth Endicott,
The Atlantic,
17 Mar. 2025
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The teenager’s strong Burnley accent meant his rendition made a lasting impression.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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All of the phases of the eclipse are expected to last around six hours.—
Kelly Tyko,
Axios,
13 Mar. 2025
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While swelling and stuffiness may persist, most patients can resume their normal activities relatively quickly.—
Essence,
Essence,
17 Mar. 2025
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When investors don’t know what to believe—when markets correct, inflation worries persist and geopolitical risks escalate—gold has tended to shine.—
Frank Holmes,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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