as in to store
to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place
salted away some jewels in a safe-deposit box for the lean times
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The students were trained on industrial sewing machines, blind hemming and retail-specific alteration techniques aligned with Nordstrom standards, pairing technical instruction with customer-service principles tailored to store environments.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
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However, the majority of these solutions are bulky, complex, expensive, or inefficient in storing and converting energy.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Feb. 2026
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Prep a batch and stash it in the fridge for up to three days for easy grab-and-go breakfasts.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2026
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Another 13% anticipate stashing the money in savings.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Salt away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salt%20away. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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