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
Example Sentences
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"It just stays here and here, and I can't get it out," she said, pointing to her head and heart.
From Barron's
This combination risks creating a problematic start to 2026, where easing employment conditions coexist with inflation that stays elevated, complicating the policy outlook and keeping volatility high across rates and FX markets, the team adds.
This is why the band stays together despite its constant feuding — and why the audience has come.
From Los Angeles Times
Other items which also pushed down inflation were the cost of tobacco, restaurant meals and hotel stays, furniture, and transport.
From BBC
If he stays retired, it'll be one of the greatest retirements in boxing history.
From BBC
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