put away

Example Sentences

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Here and there, stewards asked some fans to put away the banners or face expulsion, but hundreds remained on display during the game inside the 70,000-seat stadium.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

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

In the evenings, Maya Angelou cleaned and put away all her dishes before she sat with what she had written that morning.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

City were struggling to put away their chances and with no wins in four consecutive league games, Guardiola shook things up by looking for security in midfield and goals from the attackers, rather than midfielders.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Swiftly they put away the clean oatmeal bowls in the kitchen cupboards, which watched them with painted eyes.

From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket