as in to remain
to continue to be in a place for a significant amount of time
we stuck around afterwards to help clean up
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The warm weather will stick around through Tuesday, with highs in the upper 70s.
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Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 21 Oct. 2024
Another trend that has stuck around, and many love having a simple slice or two before getting started for the day.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024
However, there is no guarantee that Quick Search will necessarily stick around long term, even if Google does decide to opt for a full roll-out.
—Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 13 Oct. 2024
Sign up for a free, 30-day trial Prime membership if you're not enrolled already, and get to shopping because these savings won't stick around for long.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2024
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Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 21 Oct. 2024
Another trend that has stuck around, and many love having a simple slice or two before getting started for the day.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024
However, there is no guarantee that Quick Search will necessarily stick around long term, even if Google does decide to opt for a full roll-out.
—Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 13 Oct. 2024
Sign up for a free, 30-day trial Prime membership if you're not enrolled already, and get to shopping because these savings won't stick around for long.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Stick around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stick%20around. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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