stay put
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The debt is forcing many would-be retirees to stay put in their jobs longer than they expected to.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
Or you could face health limitations that make it increasingly tough to stay put.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 12, 2026
The Fort is meant to be a last resort; no one is advising residents to stay put as flames approach.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026
Homeowners stay put, enjoying ever-rising property values, while renters are forced to leave the city and start over elsewhere with no equity built up.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026
“So I want you to stay put at the train station until I call for you.”
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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