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To have stayed in a given place or condition
“I have to stay behind the counter until the boss returns.”
Past tense for to stay somewhere temporarily
“My parents have decided to stay with us for the weekend.”
Past tense for to continue, or carry on being
“We cannot stay silent for much longer.”
Past tense for to provide with a sound or secure foundation or basis
“They would stay their masts up with lengths of rope and wire.”
Past tense for to put off or delay
“We are seeking simply to stay the proceedings on jurisdictional grounds.”
Past tense for to (cause to) come to a stop or standstill
“The trial judge refused to stay the proceedings or to exclude evidence pursuant to section 78.”
Past tense for to hinder or impede the progress of
“In case of a bond conditioned for the performance of a specific act, the court would stay proceedings on payment of the whole penalty and costs.”
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