stay with
Idioms-
Remain in one's mind or memory, as in That song has stayed with me all these years . [Late 1500s]
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Keep up with; also, concentrate on, continue with. For example, The runner from Kenya stayed with Mark almost to the finish line , or She has an amazing talent for staying with a problem . [Late 1800s] Also see stick with .
Example Sentences
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That money often comes with strings attached; about half of employees might have a vesting schedule where you can only keep the funds if you stay with the company for a certain amount of time.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
He and Dianne haven’t completely split up but aren’t really together, either; he spends nights elsewhere, though he’s usually available to stay with the children when she goes out.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
"I thought there's no way of getting away now so I might as well stay with the guy," Newby said.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
A family of seven from Tabriz carried blankets in clear plastic cases, prepared for a long stay with their in-laws in eastern Turkey.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026
Devlin would never let them stay with another family.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
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