stay put
phrase
: to not move or go anywhere
Stay put until I get back.
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For example, slim velvet hangers save room on the rod and help slippery items stay put.
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Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2026
The Knicks could lose some second-unit pieces such as Mitchell Robinson, but one key bench player, Landry Shamet, is back in the fold after inking a four-year, $24 million contract to stay put Monday.
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Juan Carlos Blanco,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2026
The Knicks could lose some second-unit pieces such as Mitchell Robinson, but one key bench player, Landry Shamet, is back in the fold after inking a four-year, $24 million contract to stay put Monday.
—
Juan Carlos Blanco,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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“Stay put.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20put. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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