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
“We must talk soon. I’ll leave word with Mr. Watch.”
From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett
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
No wonder you didn’t leave word where you were going.
From Marjorie Dean College Junior by Pauline Lester
“Or shall we leave word for him somewhere and start out now?”
From Four Afloat Being the Adventures of the Big Four on the Water by Ralph Henry Barbour
