: out of consideration : into a condition of neglect or disuse—usually used with fall
Examples of wayside in a Sentence
Flowers grew along the wayside.
Recent Examples on the WebMeanwhile, Font is looking forward to throwing her best friend a baby shower, something else that fell by the wayside with Leighton’s early arrival.—Nancy Kruh, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2024 But all too often, this causes supply chain modernization to fall by the wayside.—Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024 Self-collection for HPV testing is a first step in identifying risk for cervical cancer, but that doesn’t necessarily mean Pap tests and pelvic exams will go by the wayside.—Michelle Pugle, Health, 4 Sep. 2024 However, with the advent of AI and shifts in priorities over centuries, the weight placed on cultivating artistic talent has fallen by the wayside.—Victoria Chynoweth, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for wayside
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