stay out
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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Natalie and Steve have mostly stayed out of the spotlight since their daughter's conviction in 2023.
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Katie Mather, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
My goal all of that year was to stay out of politics.
—NBC news, 17 May 2026
Most City Hall politicians have so far decided to stay out of the battle for the governor’s seat, at least until after the primary election.
—Riley Bunch, AJC.com, 16 May 2026
So, who’s backing who, and who’s staying out?
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2026
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Katie Mather, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
My goal all of that year was to stay out of politics.
—NBC news, 17 May 2026
Most City Hall politicians have so far decided to stay out of the battle for the governor’s seat, at least until after the primary election.
—Riley Bunch, AJC.com, 16 May 2026
So, who’s backing who, and who’s staying out?
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2026
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“Stay out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20out. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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