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The chicken didn't stay put, however, and decided to fly up and land right on her head.
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Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
Now, the signs will stay put and O'Brien must await another judgment — that of the voters.
—Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 25 Oct. 2024
The family was able to stay put after getting help from the Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles, a charity directing a team of 40 caseworkers and 12 lawyers who help at-risk tenants apply for federal, state and local benefits and services meant for people in their situation.
—Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 7 Oct. 2024
The couple has lived in their home for decades and were able to stay put through the big fire of 1991.
—Kyle Martin, The Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2024
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Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
Now, the signs will stay put and O'Brien must await another judgment — that of the voters.
—Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 25 Oct. 2024
The family was able to stay put after getting help from the Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles, a charity directing a team of 40 caseworkers and 12 lawyers who help at-risk tenants apply for federal, state and local benefits and services meant for people in their situation.
—Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 7 Oct. 2024
The couple has lived in their home for decades and were able to stay put through the big fire of 1991.
—Kyle Martin, The Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2024
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“Stay put.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20put. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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