stay over
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Although my parents loved seeing everyone, it was more fun for them to have just their 5 grandkids stay over at their place in Florida.
From Salon • Nov. 26, 2025
“Just with one condition: ‘We’ll trade him but make sure that he doesn’t come back, let him stay over there.’”
From New York Times • Mar. 17, 2024
I think my family should be happy enough that the bathroom is clean and there are fresh sheets on the bed when they stay over.
From Slate • Aug. 1, 2023
"He didn't frequently come to my flat, he came to the flat once, to my recollection, he didn't stay over," he said.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2023
Mom says I can stay over there if I want.
From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon
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