leave word
Example Sentences
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I’d read the book overnight, and Bowman had stood by for my assessment, but I had some kind of urgent appointment, and had to leave word with my friend Maureen, knowing he’d call.
From The New Yorker ● Jan. 2, 2019
He would call at Barnard’s Hotel Tuesday morning at nine o’clock, when if not agreeable please leave word.
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
“We must talk soon. I’ll leave word with Mr. Watch.”
From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett
“I’ll have to leave word there and have them come back to get it.”
From The Motor Girls in the Mountains or, The Gypsy Girl's Secret by Margaret Penrose
If not I’ll leave word for them to come here as soon as they get back.
From Ned Wilding's Disappearance or, The Darewell Chums in the City by Allen Chapman
