stay out
phrasal 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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Peter Thiel, the investor who backed Mr. Trump in the past, has said he is disillusioned with politics and plans to stay out of the 2024 race.
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Erin Griffith, New York Times, 23 May 2024
Today Sydney and Justin are both parents and work in real estate — and prefer to stay out of the spotlight.
—Janine Rubenstein, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024
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Erin Griffith, New York Times, 23 May 2024
Today Sydney and Justin are both parents and work in real estate — and prefer to stay out of the spotlight.
—Janine Rubenstein, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024
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 31 May. 2024.
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