put away

Example Sentences

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If you save aggressively, meaning you put away 20% of your gross pay, that would put your annual contribution at $21,870.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

“I think a lot more work needs to be done, but obviously it’s great to put away some people like that, that could do that to a young lady,” Zavala said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

That scrapbook shouldn't be put away on a shelf to gather dust just yet, then.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

It was bad enough that Newcastle conceded an opener from a corner kick or that Nick Pope spilled Dwight McNeil's swerving shot to enable Beto to put away the rebound for Everton's second.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

So many handfuls to one measure, so many measures to one sack; one after the other the sacks are filled and put away, with rejoicing and thankfulness.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya