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as in to stay
to continue to be in a place for a significant amount of time
one of the three bridges known as "the London Bridge," it was moved in the late 1960s to Lake Havasu City, Arizona, where it remains today
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as in to continue
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
the fact remains: it's still impossible to be in two places at once
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Recent Examples of remain
And while this situation remains under investigation, make no mistake: the United States will always stand with our Allies against violent terror.
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Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Dec. 2024
Only one of Pridgen’s houses remains in working condition, the others having been badly damaged.
—Russ Bynum, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
Whisk flour and remaining ¼ cup cold water together.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
The man who Keller allegedly shot, a 24-year-old also from Richmond, was hospitalized in critical condition and remains at a hospital 11 days later, police said.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2024
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By prioritizing ongoing education, a team’s skill set stays sharp and ready to deploy the latest technologies.Igor Rikalo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Clark Montessori High School, too, will stay the same next school year, although its hallways will be even more crowded.Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
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So much so that Whitehead apparently wants to continue to play with Long Island as long as possible.C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024
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While much of the work is already underway, Gordon encouraged those able to continue to donate to help bring the project to fruition.Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 22 Dec. 2024
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Netanyahu, for his part, chose to delay ending the war’s intense phase, waiting instead for the outcome of the U.S. presidential election in the hope of a Republican victory.Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
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Viktoriya Gonzales was among the parents who waited anxiously near the school for hours to be reunited with their children.Annie Correal, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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On the other hand, longer breaks, especially those lasting months, tend to result in more significant losses, particularly for beginners.Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
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By aligning purpose with action, organizations benefit society and the environment, enabling them to thrive and promote lasting resilience.Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 13 Dec. 2024
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Still, the latest economic data out of China have underscored persisting deflationary pressures in the flagging economy.Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
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Ticket scams and sky-high resale prices persisted throughout the duration of the tour.Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Remain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remain. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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