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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While it’s become more common for private companies to stay out of the public markets for longer periods, not many are as seasoned as SpaceX.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
While it’s become more common for private companies to stay out of the public markets for longer periods, not many are as old as SpaceX.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
If Jobs felt Apple had an unwritten agreement with users to stay out of their lives and safeguard their information, Cook made privacy a centerpiece of his strategy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, had opted to stay out of the race.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026
Thousands of miles across the Atlantic, the United States was still trying hard to stay out of the war.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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