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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Only Kate would return to stay with Mary Greeley at the house in Turtle Bay.
From Literature
Maggie would stay with Leah and Calvin in Cleveland.
From Literature
Mother Fox stopped by to soothe her daughter and convince Maggie to stay with her and Kate.
From Literature
The Sylmar resident stayed quiet when I asked if she thought Latinos would stay with the GOP for the midterms and beyond.
From Los Angeles Times
“Stay with us tonight,” said Mard.
From Literature
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