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stay put

Idioms  

  1. Remain in a fixed or established position, as in I can't get that trellis to stay put, or I'm coming, just stay put till I get there. [First half of 1800s]

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Now some Jews are debating whether to stay put or move to places with more Jews like the U.S. and Israel, which together account for 90% of the world’s Jewish population.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

“It doesn’t mean that I’m going to stay put for the rest of the year,” he added.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

Nidal Ahmad Chokr initially intended to stay put but finally decided on Tuesday to leave his village of Jibchit, as the air strikes intensified.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Tour sources have told BBC Sport that they were focused on providing players with accommodation and support at the official hotel, having been advised the safest option was to stay put.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

“She says to stay put and wait for her command.”

From "Legend" by Marie Lu

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