here to stay

phrase

: 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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Palazzo pants, worn by the likes of Anne Hathaway and more celebs, are here to stay for summer. Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for here to stay

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“Here to stay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/here%20to%20stay. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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