putting aside
Example Sentences
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But Miss Piggy was my slumber mate well past the time of putting aside childish things and replacing ancient bedclothes.
From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026
Even putting aside your $700,000 gift to your children and the modest 5% annual income from your husband’s trust, you have taken on disproportionate financial and caregiving risk with this man after just three years.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 22, 2026
Asked if that was upsetting, she told the BBC she had a lot of emotions she was putting aside to stay focused.
From BBC • May 13, 2025
Both teams have come a long way, putting aside middling records to make a run at a postseason berth.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 24, 2024
He said something to his men and came walking up the mountain after putting aside his rifle.
From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury
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