aside
Example Sentences
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The 32-year-old father-of-three, who has only been an MP for two years, said stepping aside was the "most difficult decision of my life".
From BBC • May 15, 2026
Gov. Gavin Newsom brushed aside the Trump team’s claims of fraud in home healthcare.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Some of the extra money will likely be set aside for future car purchases, but I’m not sure of the best long-term approach.
From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026
As a result, some of the worst threats have gone unanswered, or been minimized, or been swept aside under the banner of “free speech.”
From Slate • May 12, 2026
Professor Brown nodded and stepped aside, revealing the cadet I’d be competing against today for my advancement.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
Vocabulary lists containing aside
Reading: Literature - Drama - Introductory
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