stays

/ 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. miss stays or refuse stays
   (of a sailing vessel) to fail to come about

Example Sentences

Though she shows promise in the field of sorcery from a young age, the color of Elphaba’s skin ensures that she stays a pariah barred from studying her powers.

From Salon

Of everything we saw in Turkey and Bulgaria, one memory stays with me that proves this very point.

From BBC

We get an opportunity to have conversations about creative storytelling that still stays on message for her.”

From Los Angeles Times

The number of hospital stays and deaths due to respiratory diseases thus also decreases.

From Science Daily

Patients in health care settings have the highest risk for infection, especially those who are on ventilators, have devices such as catheters, are in intensive care units, or have prolonged hospital stays.

From Science Daily

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