stay put

phrase

: to not move or go anywhere
Stay put until I get back.

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Many superficial clots stay put and get better without blood thinners. — Angela Haupt, Time, 16 Oct. 2026 Sennheiser has ditched any fins or wings in favor of a more traditional bud shape that relies on silicone eartips to stay put. — Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026 If Georgia wins, the Bulldogs likely stay put (unless Texas loses as well). — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026 While looking for the Fed to stay put at its next meeting, markets are pricing in a much more aggressive central bank in the years ahead. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stay put

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“Stay put.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20put. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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