put out of the way
Example Sentences
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They are significant only because two English children are sent to their home for breakfast while a sick pet is put out of the way.
From Time Magazine Archive
What, however, he pointed to as the strongest proof of his royalty was the fact, he alleged, that every one who could have testified to his identity had been suddenly put out of the way.
From Claimants to Royalty by Ingram, John M.
The cane lounge had been put out of the way and was not within easy walking distance for a shaky invalid; nevertheless Joyce was determined to try.
From Banked Fires by Savi, E. W. (Ethel Winifred)
No reason on earth was there either why he should have been put out of the way.
From A Frontier Mystery by Mitford, Bertram
Could it be possible that he had been put out of the way by this villain, who, for some reason unknown to any but himself, was now desirous of disposing of her also?
From Fire Cloud The Mysterious Cave. A Story of Indians and Pirates. by Fletcher, Samuel H.
