Examples of put away in a Sentence
the naval authorities put away the body yesterday
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All of this leads me to believe that the intention in Hollywood (or any space for that matter) was never to have Black transgender women as mainstays but rather as ornaments that can be displayed and then put away in storage at the season’s end.
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Aria Sa'id, refinery29.com, 22 Sep. 2023
Girls soccer Patterson Mill 3, Elkton 2: The Huskies trailed, 2-1, at halftime, but rallied back and Addison Harmel put away the winner in overtime.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 11 Sep. 2023
The Clippers had to survive a fight over the final weeks to avoid the play-in tournament, including struggling to put away the same, starless Trail Blazers in the penultimate game.
—Andrew Greif, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2023
The share of disposable income put away as savings stood at 3.8% in the three-month period ending in September, down from 5.2% in the previous quarter.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 26 Oct. 2023
Torrey held off a match point with JSerra serving at 15-14, sophomore Danica Nordlicht putting away a kill.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2023
The Eagles were awarded a penalty corner just before the first half expired and Baldy put away a diving back-handed shot to extend the lead.
—Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2023
There is plenty to put away extra money for—from emergency expenses like home repairs and doctors’ bills to your kids’ education and, of course, your retirement.
—Steve Garmhausen, wsj.com, 3 Oct. 2023
Keep garbage, bird feeders, pet food and other attractants put away in a secure building.
—CBS News, 3 Oct. 2023
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Aria Sa'id, refinery29.com, 22 Sep. 2023
Girls soccer Patterson Mill 3, Elkton 2: The Huskies trailed, 2-1, at halftime, but rallied back and Addison Harmel put away the winner in overtime.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 11 Sep. 2023
The Clippers had to survive a fight over the final weeks to avoid the play-in tournament, including struggling to put away the same, starless Trail Blazers in the penultimate game.
—Andrew Greif, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2023
The share of disposable income put away as savings stood at 3.8% in the three-month period ending in September, down from 5.2% in the previous quarter.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 26 Oct. 2023
Torrey held off a match point with JSerra serving at 15-14, sophomore Danica Nordlicht putting away a kill.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2023
The Eagles were awarded a penalty corner just before the first half expired and Baldy put away a diving back-handed shot to extend the lead.
—Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2023
There is plenty to put away extra money for—from emergency expenses like home repairs and doctors’ bills to your kids’ education and, of course, your retirement.
—Steve Garmhausen, wsj.com, 3 Oct. 2023
Keep garbage, bird feeders, pet food and other attractants put away in a secure building.
—CBS News, 3 Oct. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
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The first known use of put away was
in the 14th century
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“Put away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20away. Accessed 28 Nov. 2023.
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