stay put
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The Guardian waiting there tells him to stay put and leaves him in his chair overnight.
From Salon ● Aug. 31, 2026
A good territory allows a couple to raise a family so it makes more sense for an eagle in possession of one to stay put and wait for other eagles to come knocking, he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
When a wildfire broke out near his First Nation community in northern Ontario, Hubert Wigwas decided to stay put.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
Many homeowners have opted to stay put in their current homes to maintain their low rates from years ago, which has weighed on available inventory.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Esme turns the car off and then holds up one finger, telling to me to stay put.
From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
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