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or squirrelled (away)
as in stored
to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place
squirreled the information away for future reference
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Meanwhile, there’s nothing stopping researchers from trying to create traffic setups with even more cars and variables, to try to capture more and more of the information stored in the Kontsevich integral.—
Erica Klarreich,
Quanta Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026 -
Historically, farmers harvested potatoes and then stored them in huge piles at around 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius).—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Then, to conceal the heist, apparently, the couple stashed the greasy plates behind decorative planters, the blog noted.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Traditionally with Lamborghini, this means composite panels that can be stashed in the car’s frunk.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
16 Apr. 2026
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This tidal locking, simply put by the University of Hawaii at Manoa, is the result of the gravitational effect of the Earth on the Moon.—
Ray Petelin,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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While a few noted that the croissant had decent flavor, most were off-put by the lack of color and dough-like texture.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Squirreled (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squirreled%20%28away%29. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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