REMAIN in a Sentence

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420 example sentences for REMAIN, such as:

1. The law should remain in force.
2. Finally she decided to remain quiet.
3. They remain directly opposed to these new plans.
4. She was too elderly and infirm to remain at home.
5. Only a nation of educated people could remain free.

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 Meanings and Examples of REMAIN
Definition Example Sentence Classic Sentence
remain
 v.  be left; continue to exist
Classic Sentence: (210 in 15 pages)
1  From the window on the landing, she could see the group of men sitting under the arbor, drinking from tall glasses, and she knew they would remain there until late afternoon.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER VI
2  No one can remain a lady after saying and doing what I have just overheard.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER VI
3  So Scarlett had come to Atlanta with no idea as to how long she would remain.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER VIII
4  If her stay was pleasant, she would remain indefinitely.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER VIII
5  Finally she decided to remain quiet.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XIV
6  Atlanta--and all of Georgia--knew that the state was far too important to the Confederacy for General Joe Johnston to let the Yankees remain inside the state's borders for long.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XVII
7  Sherman was circling the town like a wrestler seeking a fresh hold on an opponent's body, and Hood did not remain behind his rifle pits waiting for the Yankees to attack.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XVIII
8  Somehow, she had imagined it would remain broiling hot noon forever.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XXII
9  But even with this thought, she would pray fervently that he would remain indefinitely.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XXX
10  She could hardly remain in bed and look languid and make croaking noises until Aunt Pitty, Mammy and Uncle Peter were out of the house and on their way to Mrs. Bonnell's.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XXXIV
11  Sadly she knew that promise must be kept if Ashley were to remain near her.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XLI
12  Melanie's was the only house in which he would remain if she were present.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER LIII
13  But she knew that no matter what beauty lay behind, it must remain there.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER LIII
14  She did not, indeed, expect Lily to remain equally immovable: she had all the American guardian's indulgence for the volatility of youth.
House of Mirth By Edith Wharton
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 1: Chapter 3
15  Yes; but I have tried to remain amphibious: it's all right as long as one's lungs can work in another air.
House of Mirth By Edith Wharton
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 1: Chapter 6
Example Sentence: (210 in 15 pages)
16  Only a nation of educated people could remain free.
17  Many scientists remain unconvinced by the current evidence.
18  China has to develop her economy to remain abreast of other countries.
19  They remain directly opposed to these new plans.
20  He will remain head of state during the period of transition to democracy.
21  She was trying to remain calm, but there was a distinct edge to her voice.
22  The election had raised hopes that remain unfulfilled.
23  According to one employee, who wishes to remain anonymous , the company engaged in illegal activities.
24  We must encourage innovation if the company is to remain competitive.
25  The answers to these questions remain as elusive as ever.
26  He is to remain in the hot seat as chief executive.
27  She asks him tearfully how he can expect her to remain on at Thornfield under the circumstances.
28  The law should remain in force.
29  She was too elderly and infirm to remain at home.
30  Some of the most important questions remain unanswered.