leave word
Example Sentences
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I’d read the book overnight, and Bowman had stood by for my assessment, but I had some kind of urgent appointment, and had to leave word with my friend Maureen, knowing he’d call.
From The New Yorker ● Jan. 2, 2019
“We must talk soon. I’ll leave word with Mr. Watch.”
From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett
He would call at Barnard’s Hotel Tuesday morning at nine o’clock, when if not agreeable please leave word.
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
They would leave word of their new location at the hotel.
From Neighbours by Robert J. C. Stead
We can leave word with the clerk here, and Mabel’s father and mine will come aboard as soon as they return.”
From The Blue Grass Seminary Girls on the Water Exciting Adventures on a Summer Cruise Through the Panama Canal by Carolyn Judson Burnett
