salted away
Example Sentences
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Even so, it has been clear for many years that the likely cost of just one big-ticket item — healthcare — dwarfs what most people have salted away for retirement.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 13, 2026
The Cardinal forced a three-and-out on the Cougars’ ensuing possession and salted away the final five minutes with a 10-play drive.
From Washington Times • Nov. 5, 2023
That amounts to $7,000 extra each year for the fund with more stock, which the retiree could have spent or salted away.
From New York Times • Jan. 21, 2022
The Cornhuskers cut the lead to five and had one last-gasp chance late, but safety Will Sunderland made an interception with 2:15 left that salted away the 24-19 victory.
From Washington Post • Sep. 19, 2018
Then when the rice terraces were drained, there was the fish, spawned among the paddy, and what we could not eat, we dried and salted away.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
