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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But don’t mistake these decisions for ambivalence — the group is wary of staying in the same place, metaphorically speaking.
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Paula Mejía, Billboard, 5 Mar. 2025
Point guard Dallas Graziani, who had a game-high 12 assists on Tuesday, generally stays in the game.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2025
The remaining two-thirds is because even when men and women start out in the same occupation, women are more likely to stay in the same income quintile or move down an income quintile, while men are more likely to move up.
—Kweilin Ellingrud, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
For college graduates who want to stay in the Midwest but still get the big-city experience, Chicago is the only logical choice.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
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Paula Mejía, Billboard, 5 Mar. 2025
Point guard Dallas Graziani, who had a game-high 12 assists on Tuesday, generally stays in the game.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2025
The remaining two-thirds is because even when men and women start out in the same occupation, women are more likely to stay in the same income quintile or move down an income quintile, while men are more likely to move up.
—Kweilin Ellingrud, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
For college graduates who want to stay in the Midwest but still get the big-city experience, Chicago is the only logical choice.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Stay in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20in. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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