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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"For the first time, I contacted my sister in Greenland and told her that if the unthinkable ever became reality, they would have a place to stay with us."
From BBC
Under the rules of the scheme, interns are usually forced to stay with their employers, even if they are unhappy.
From Barron's
I booked a last-minute stay with my daughter and her twin three-year-olds, Ivy and Isla, at the tail end of winter break, a decision questioned by more than a few friends.
They drove vans equipped with loudspeakers through the affected areas, urging residents to stay with friends or relatives elsewhere if possible, use mobile phones sparingly and ensure they have torches at hand.
From Barron's
She has also seen homeless people turn down accommodation so they can stay with their pets.
From BBC
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