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stays

British  
/ steɪz /

plural noun

  1. rare corsets with bones in them

  2. a position of a sailing vessel relative to the wind so that the sails are luffing or aback Compare irons

  3. (of a sailing vessel) to fail to come about

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The 4-0 thrashing at Manchester City drew much criticism but Liverpool remain in the Champions League places - which could be the key to whether Slot stays at Anfield.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

If the Strait of Hormuz stays closed, Equinor’s gas will become even more important to its neighbors.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

If gas stays high, Martinez said, she might have to consider a different way to make money.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Because the total emission rate stays the same, this effect has gone unnoticed until now.

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026

Max stays at the apartment because it’s too close to curfew to make it safely back to the fence.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron

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