stay put

idiom

: to not move or go anywhere
Stay put until I get back.

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The bottom line: High housing costs are forcing more renters and homeowners to stay put. Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025 The difference between offering regular liquidity via an ETF versus quarterly liquidity in an interval fund can result in a premium for investors who are willing to stay put. Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2025 Logan has a Kroger and Walmart Supercenter for guests looking to stock up on supplies and stay put. Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 24 Feb. 2025 Or stay put and take North Carolina’s Omarion Hampton and grab a tight end with the 51st selection. Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stay put

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“Stay put.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20put. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.

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