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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While most restrictions have been lifted, some changes, such as virtual muster drills on cruise ships and increased touchless technology at airports, are here to stay. Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025 The bottom line: For Lehane and OpenAI, fears about AI are dwindling, and the vibe shift is here to stay. Ashley Gold, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025 Ultimately, the changes in educational technology expectations caused by the pandemic are here to stay. Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025 Federal purchases of crypto would send a signal that crypto is here to stay, encouraging other respected financial institutions to buy in. Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for here to stay

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“Here to stay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/here%20to%20stay. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.

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