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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
In Saturday’s 79-76 victory over the Nets, Acuff scored 25 points and Clifford hit a game-winning 3-pointer with five seconds remaining.
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Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
6 July 2026
But both bald eagles flew back to their nest Sunday morning to care for their eaglets, who had remained around the nest during the show.
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Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2026
By contrast, Goldman remained upbeat on several higher-yielding emerging-market currencies.
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Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
6 July 2026
William Franklin, who remained loyal to Britain, moved to London after the war.
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James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2026
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Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
6 July 2026
But both bald eagles flew back to their nest Sunday morning to care for their eaglets, who had remained around the nest during the show.
—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2026
By contrast, Goldman remained upbeat on several higher-yielding emerging-market currencies.
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Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
6 July 2026
William Franklin, who remained loyal to Britain, moved to London after the war.
—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2026
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In the sweet family snap, Mahomes posed wearing a no-fuss crossbody sling bag that’s ideal for staying hands-free — and keeping up with her and Patrick Mahomes’ three children, Sterling, Bronze, and Golden.
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Swimming pools, movie theaters and shopping malls are places to stay cool.
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There is not one condition in which continuing with regular physical activity and exercise is not recommended.
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Sharp, a rookie second-round draft pick from Houston, continued to impress at both ends of the floor with big shots and big stops on defense.
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Those who don't see their scores by Monday may have to wait a little longer, as exams taken later in the testing period may take longer to process, according to the College Board's FAQ.
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If the shrub was diseased or large roots remain in the soil, waiting at least six months to a year is recommended.
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Cleveland manager Terry Francona challenged the original safe call at second and got the play overturned after a replay delay that lasted 1 minute, 29 seconds.
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With crushed Fritos, bell peppers, corn, jalapeños, and more, this is a dish that won't last long on the appetizer spread.
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According to Global Conflict Tracker, Russia occupies roughly 20% of Ukrainian territory and fighting persists with ongoing Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities.
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Ukraine's strike campaign started out earnestly in 2024 but has significantly intensified this year, helping Ukraine gain momentum in a grueling war of attrition that has persisted for more than four years since Russia's full-scale invasion.
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“Remain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remain. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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