sent away

Example Sentences

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Shortly after arriving in Yankton, in 1959, Boritt sent away for a pamphlet of Lincoln’s speeches, published to celebrate Lincoln’s 150th birthday that year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

Now one in 10 patients are sent away, although staff admit it can lead to frustration.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

One south Wales woman said she felt extra trauma and guilt at the thought of being sent away for the procedure - which involves an operation to remove the pregnancy from the womb.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2025

Many of their family members said the men had no criminal records, and they had no warning they were being sent away.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2025

A long time ago, a little girl was sent away to live with an old aunt and uncle at the foot of a mountain.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin