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Stay

/steɪ/noun / verb
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To stay is to remain in a place, position, or state, often providing a sense of stability or pause in the midst of change, like lingering in a favorite café on a rainy day. In modern contexts, it can also mean to halt or delay something, such as a legal proceeding, highlighting its role in giving breathing room for decisions or appeals.

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