salt away
Example Sentences
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The concept of saving to retire early, or FIRE, an acronym for “Financially Independent, Retire Early,” has evolved as a result, as adherents salt away more money and prepare for volatility in future markets.
From Barron's • Jan. 10, 2026
Rain prevents snow-plowing crews from pre-treating roads and sidewalks with salt because rain would wash the salt away.
From New York Times • Feb. 13, 2024
Offensively, the Trojans have mostly protected Williams and they’ve shown they can ride the run game to salt away a victory like they did Saturday against Washington State.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 11, 2022
Gilcrest is able to salt away only $75,000-$80,000 toward capital expenditures each year.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 15, 2017
He carried it over to the skin and poured the water out in a huge wave, washing the rest of the salt away.
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
