stay put

idiom

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

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The top 1% of taxpayers who underwrite approximately 50% of all social services in New York need to stay put. Eric J. Gertler, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2025 The lasting benefits of March success have become increasingly fleeting in recent years—especially for those who choose to stay put. Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 27 Mar. 2025 Gustafson dismissed the rumors, saying the golf course would stay put. Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 16 Mar. 2025 They’re cuffed like a pair of joggers, which will stay put when hiked up. Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 8 Mar. 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 15 Apr. 2025.

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