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to remain
Examples
Despite the challenges, he remained optimistic.
The old castle continues to remain a symbol of the town's history.
02
to stay in the place one has been for some time
Intransitive: to remain somewhere
Examples
After the meeting, she decided to remain in the conference room to review the documents.
The travelers were exhausted, so they chose to remain in the comfortable hotel for an extra day.
03
to stay in existence after other parts or elements have disappeared or been used up
Intransitive
Examples
The ancient ruins are all that remain of the once-thriving civilization.
After the floodwaters receded, only a few scattered belongings remained on the shore.
04
(of tasks, issues, or actions) to still be incomplete or unaddressed
Intransitive
Examples
Several important decisions remain to be made before the project can move forward.
Although the main issues were discussed, the budget problem remains.
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