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Examples

  • I would repeat “Down and stay!” and he would settle back into position for the remaining time.

    Born to Bark Stanley Coren 2010

  • ‘Wait a minute, you don’t know … stay a little, stay!…

    Chapter XVII. Part IV 1917

  • I’ve learned to keep my big mouth shut when someone says, “I’m coming to town for the weekend and looking for a place to stay!” or “I’d love to visit New York, but I can’t afford a hotel!”

    Gunn’s Golden Rules Tim Gunn 2010

  • “Flint, sit and stay!” with the best imitation of a British sergeant major’s voice that I could muster.

    Born to Bark Stanley Coren 2010

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