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Recent Examples of put aside
When phones are put aside, moments become more meaningful, and spontaneous conversations can blossom into lasting friendships, a dynamic especially common among groups of solo travelers.
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
Let’s put aside the big boys for a moment.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Some had expected Harry and Meghan to be invited to the state dinner, or at least for King Charles to have put aside some time to see them and his grandkids during his time in the US.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 29 Apr. 2026
Trump called for Americans to put aside their differences and unite.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
Let’s put aside the big boys for a moment.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Some had expected Harry and Meghan to be invited to the state dinner, or at least for King Charles to have put aside some time to see them and his grandkids during his time in the US.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 29 Apr. 2026
Trump called for Americans to put aside their differences and unite.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put aside
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Married couples filing jointly phase out between $242,000 and $252,000.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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In the waning days of Springfield’s spring session, Cook County leaders appear to have ended a years-long stalemate, brokering legislation to phase out the tax sale industry that has bolstered local budgets while also pocketing millions in interest payments and equity from property owners.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Often condo towers will shut off their cooling towers, which keep the AC running, for safety during a hurricane.—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2026
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Atmos Energy, a natural gas provider in the area, said service to the neighborhood remained shut off, and company officials were working with investigators on-site.—
JAMIE STENGLE,
Arkansas Online,
29 May 2026
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Oklahoma State would go on to dismantle top-10 Oklahoma to close out the regular season, but that final cherry on top of their historic campaign wasn't enough to sway the BCS polls, as the Cowboys were relegated to a Fiesta Bowl appearance for their efforts.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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Federal prosecutors say the violent Kiccdoe street gang that terrorized Arlington has effectively been dismantled, with 21 members and associates now convicted and one of its most notorious gunmen sentenced to life in prison.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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“Put aside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put%20aside. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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