as in stores
to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place
have money put by for an emergency
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Booz Allen stores no taxpayer data on its systems and has no ability to monitor activity on government networks.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026 -
Cooling below about 80 °F then locks the new shape in place and stores energy.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Jan. 2026
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Chip-resistant and rich in color, OPI’s Nail Lacquer is a mainstay in nail salons and our own beauty stashes alike.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
18 Nov. 2025
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More than music In a corner of his studio, Hinds stashes a collection of drums that are all different shapes and sizes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
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Over 95,000 power outages have been reported, and utilities warn that damage could rival that of a hurricane as ice accumulates on lines and trees.—
Thomas Peipert,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2026
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The opportunity lies in infrastructure, services, and ongoing enterprise relationships — precisely where long-term value typically accumulates.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Puts by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puts%20by. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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