stay out

verb

stayed out; staying out; stays out
1
: to avoid going into a place
They kicked us out of the bar and told us to stay out.
2
: to spend time away from home
She stayed out dancing all night.

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Eisenkot and other opposition leaders urged the White House, through intermediaries including Republican megadonor Miriam Adelson, to stay out of the race, according to Israeli sources familiar with the efforts. — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026 Instead, Midnight Mimosa appears primarily designed to generate money for its operators while staying out of sight. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Many homeowners are now taking the idea a step further by adding outlets inside the cabinet so appliances can stay plugged in and cords stay out of sight. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026 The decision came days after Albany’s top Democrats urged her to stay out. — Lara Murray-Sterzel, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stay out

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“Stay out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20out. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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