here to stay
idiom
: likely to last or be present for a long time
She's convinced that her bad luck is here to stay.
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The future is uncertain, but one thing is clear: AI is here to stay, and its impact will be transformative.
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Taarini Kaur Dang, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Yes, but: Consumer spending is the bedrock of the economy, and one month of data doesn't mean the cracks are here to stay.
—Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
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Hilleman was born a year after the notorious 1918 influenza pandemic swept the world, killing 20 million to 100 million people.
—Alexandra M. Lord, CNN, 9 Feb. 2025
The future of cruises:Are mega-ships here to stay? Need a break?
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
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Taarini Kaur Dang, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Yes, but: Consumer spending is the bedrock of the economy, and one month of data doesn't mean the cracks are here to stay.
—Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
Related article New bird flu infections in Nevada dairy cattle signal the virus may be here to stay
Hilleman was born a year after the notorious 1918 influenza pandemic swept the world, killing 20 million to 100 million people.
—Alexandra M. Lord, CNN, 9 Feb. 2025
The future of cruises:Are mega-ships here to stay? Need a break?
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
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“Here to stay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/here%20to%20stay. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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