lay aside
Example Sentences
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But of course everything is only temporary, including the good health I felt sure would enable me to lay aside the cane when my back was better.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 18, 2025
“Let’s lay aside the Facebook post we’ll use to justify our ‘rightness’ and skip the snarky meme demonizing the ‘other’ party,” she wrote in a post to her constituents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2025
“I had them all when I was young, so I had to lay aside what I wanted to do,” she said.
From New York Times ● May 23, 2023
The result was a swift agreement among the nation’s leading banks to lay aside competitive instincts to come to First Republic’s aid.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 17, 2023
“He is here at my invitation,” said Dumbledore, looking between them, “as are you, Severus. I trust you both. It is time for you to lay aside your old differences and trust each other.”
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
