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
He makes it a point to leave word of his whereabouts�even on his rare fishing trips�so that local pilots can find him in emergencies, and signal to him when he is needed.
From Time Magazine Archive
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
“We must talk soon. I’ll leave word with Mr. Watch.”
From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett
Lord Kent's plan was to leave word with his lodgekeeper at the lodge gate to follow after him in case any word came from Lady Kent, or if she returned home before he did.
From The Ranch Girls and Their Great Adventure by Vandercook, Margaret
