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 .
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As in other European countries, housing has long been a top public concern, particularly for young adults who are priced out of the market and stay with their parents into their 30s and beyond.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
Teams pay roughly $25,000 for a week’s stay, with the players lodging together in a bunkhouse.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
Now retired from touring to spend more time with his family, including his 18-month-old daughter, Rosie, Muñoz says moments like seeing young fans in the crowd are what stay with him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
When she needed someone to stay with her after her fall, it was me.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
Connor says, “I want to stay with Maisie.”
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
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