stay with

1. 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 .

2. Remain in one's mind or memory, as in That song has stayed with me all these years . [Late 1500s]

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