stay put
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The company has said that customers are more likely to stay put and not leave for another provider if they get more than one service from AT&T.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2026
At the same time, a housing market frozen by high mortgage costs encourages renters who would like to buy to stay put, increasing demand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
Historically low inventory—the result of homeowners opting to stay put to preserve their lower mortgage rates—has also boosted asking prices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
The Guardian waiting there tells him to stay put and leaves him in his chair overnight.
From Salon ● Aug. 31, 2026
The stewardess, who was also our airport chaperone, shook her head and told us to stay put until everyone was off the plane.
From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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