Sentence example with the word 'outstay'

outstay

Definition v. stay too long

Last update: August 29, 2015


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The guest outstayed his welcome.   [Please select]

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Though considerable numbers are still bred in the British Islands, notwithstanding the diminished area suitable for them, most of those that fall to the gun are undoubtedly of foreign origin, arriving from Scandinavia towards the close of summer or later, and many will outstay the winter if the weather be not too severe, while the home-bred birds emigrate in autumn to return the following spring.   [Please select]

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On the present occasion Tim Flaherty had outstayed his usual time, and was still in the kitchen when Ben reached home.   [Please select]

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Come, Josie,' said thoughtful Bess, fearing to outstay their welcome.'   [Please select]

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She divined the fact that in some way Huang Chow had outstayed his welcome in Chinatown, London.   [Please select]

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"Except that I came into your house with no good-will, and if I could have found the door should not have outstayed my welcome."   [Please select]

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Well, we've certainly given your friend a chance," she went on, glancing at the little jewelled watch upon her wrist, "We've outstayed almost every one here.   [Please select]

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