stay with
Idioms-
Remain in one's mind or memory, as in That song has stayed with me all these years . [Late 1500s]
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Keep up with; also, concentrate on, continue with. For example, The runner from Kenya stayed with Mark almost to the finish line , or She has an amazing talent for staying with a problem . [Late 1800s] Also see stick with .
Example Sentences
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"Moments like this are hard to explain, but they're the ones that stay with you the most," he said of Tristan da Cunha.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
That move, effective July 1, leaves the city as LAHSA’s primary funder and poses a significant question: Will the city stay with the embattled agency or will it, as the county did, jump ship?
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
It said people were encouraged to make arrangements to stay with friends or family for the next two nights.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
I invited him to come stay with us at the beach.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
I’m setting the pace, and Jonah’s breathing goes ragged as he struggles to stay with me.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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