lay away
Example Sentences
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“I tried to lay away my questions and put them aside. And then as the week went on, when people kept saying, ‘Do you want to see the movie?’
From New York Times • Aug. 8, 2023
“I helped lay away more people this winter than I ever did in all my life. It sure was awful.”
From New York Times • Dec. 9, 2020
“Sorry, closed for safety. If you see something in the window or if you would like to pickup your lay away, please call…”
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2020
Alexander Hleb and Matthieu Flamini were contemplating futures that they ultimately decided lay away from the Emirates, while Emmanuel Adebayor also prevaricated over staying at the club.
From The Guardian • Mar. 25, 2010
It was great fun unpacking and laying away their things in the places meant for them, though there was so little to lay away it looked quite lost in the deep drawers and cupboards.
From The Carroll Girls by Quiller-Couch, Mabel
