as in stays
a temporary residing as another's guest
a fable about the tarry of two Americans in a Scottish village that every century magically comes into existence for a day
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as in waits
to continue to be in a place for a significant amount of time
upon seeing the sun beginning to sink in the sky, we realized we had tarried too long on the summit of the mountain
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as in lingers
to move or act slowly
the dean tarried in making his decision, still not sure if he should suspend the student or not
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as in visits
to reside as a temporary guest
he tarried with us all summer, sleeping on the screened-in porch most nights
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Noun
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Intrepid also stands out for its diverse range of trip styles, from Basix for budget travelers to Premium for those seeking upgraded stays and exclusive experiences.—
Josh Roberts, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
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For families, large groups, or longer stays, eight private residences and villa rentals offer three-, four-, or five-bedroom layouts, full kitchens, and, in some cases, private pools.—
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But Barkov will not be able to play, and now an entire nation waits with bated breath to find out if Landeskog will be available or not.—
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Fabiana Hernández Ortega waits for a truck delivering milk — a basic staple that has become increasingly scarce.—
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Today the sprawling complex is a museum and visitor attraction, where a sense of unease lurks along paved tourist trails and lingers in dark corridors.—
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Early next week, a brief warmup returns highs to the 30s before cooler air likely lingers deeper into mid-January.—
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The prevalence of Zoom interviews has transformed eight-hour visits into three-hour calls.—
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During follow-up visits, their dietary patterns were reassessed.—
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The Henderson County Sheriff's Office remains committed to seeking justice for victims and their families—no matter how much time has passed.—
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One year after two major wildfires tore through opposite sides of Los Angeles County, recovery for thousands of families remains far from complete.—
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Department officials later told her in texts and emails that delays completing the more detailed review of Rochelle’s home were her fault.—
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But that was before the arrival of teplizumab, a monoclonal antibody approved in late 2022 that delays the advance of the illness and may even halt it at stage 2 in some people.—
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The Road dares us to believe that something, or someone, dwells within us—an unquenchable flame that burns but does not consume.—
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Familiar character Tony Tony Chopper (voiced by Mikaela Hoover) dwells here.—
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Iwobi’s movement drags Ladislav Krejci wider, increasing the space between the lines and creating a clear passing angle for Calvin Bassey.—
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This not-quite-title song, which is nearly eight minutes long, is a sort of mini-suite, opening with a dog barking, giving way to an acoustic-guitar melody accompanying polyphonic vocals, then becoming electric and crashingly alive, until the relentless screech of a guitar drags you to the end.—
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“Tarries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tarries. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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