stays
Britishplural noun
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rare corsets with bones in them
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a position of a sailing vessel relative to the wind so that the sails are luffing or aback Compare irons
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(of a sailing vessel) to fail to come about
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She has had two more subsequent ICU stays, and deals with ongoing asthma and allergies.
From Slate ● Oct. 28, 2026
The strategists added that geopolitical crises generally cause temporary panics, which could prove attractive entry points for investors if the U.S. economy stays strong.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026
The bike is found, but Jeanie stays missing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
A smile that stays firmly in place as Fielder tries repeatedly to shake loose a confession, an explanation or even the admission of a misjudgment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
Her head stays frozen in place but her eyes peer up through her thick, mascaraed lashes.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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