stay out
Britishverb
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(intr) to remain away from home
the cat stayed out all night
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(tr) to remain beyond the end of
to stay out a welcome
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(tr) to remain throughout
to stay the night out
Example Sentences
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Much like Vought, he prefers to stay out of the limelight.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026
Jordan has tried to stay out of the region’s wars since the 1973 Arab conflict with Israel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
People should either stay out of the water or swim near lifeguards and avoid rock jetties, which can be deadly in such conditions, the weather service said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
He had to stay out because it was the wrong time to change tyres, the mediums too marginal to the end.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
“I can’t permit you to stay out there all night. You must come in the house instantly.”
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
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