stay away
phrasal verb
stayed away; staying away; stays away
: to not go near someone or something : avoid
I know I shouldn't go there, but it's hard to stay away.
—usually + fromStay away from my girlfriend!
He usually stays away from large crowds.
I try to stay away from caffeine.
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He was also ordered to stay away from drugs and alcohol, court records show.
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Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
The manager discussed what Bregman brings to the team, but repeatedly stayed away from making specific declarations about roster construction.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2025
For the most part, the Mets have stayed away from aggressive pursuits of top-of-the-line players.
—Tim Britton, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
After staying away from publicly commenting on politics during the beginning of her career, Swift endorsed a Democratic candidate in the U.S. Senate election in Tennessee in 2018.
—Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 8 Feb. 2025
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Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
The manager discussed what Bregman brings to the team, but repeatedly stayed away from making specific declarations about roster construction.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2025
For the most part, the Mets have stayed away from aggressive pursuits of top-of-the-line players.
—Tim Britton, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
After staying away from publicly commenting on politics during the beginning of her career, Swift endorsed a Democratic candidate in the U.S. Senate election in Tennessee in 2018.
—Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 8 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for stay away
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“Stay away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20away. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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