here to stay

phrase

: likely to last or be present for a long time
She's convinced that her bad luck is here to stay.

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Drier conditions are here to stay, and so is the reality that big reductions to demand are the main way for humans to adapt to that future. — Alex Hager, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026 Clearly, bras are demanding a moment in the spotlight—and the trend is here to stay. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 31 Aug. 2026 The successful release proved that Linkin Park was here to stay, and also that the nu metal subgenre the band helped popularize at the turn of the century was not done ruling the airwaves. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 As climate change exacerbates the heat, experts say the negative effects of sizzling classrooms are here to stay, especially in school districts that may not have the resources to combat hotter weather. — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for here to stay

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“Here to stay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/here%20to%20stay. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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