sent away

Example Sentences

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Shortly after arriving in Yankton, in 1959, Boritt sent away for a pamphlet of Lincoln’s speeches, published to celebrate Lincoln’s 150th birthday that year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

Now one in 10 patients are sent away, although staff admit it can lead to frustration.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

The thought of being sent away keeps him up at night, but the alternative is nearly just as bad: “I’m afraid that I will be detained here for years,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 1, 2025

It is those with something to prove that get sent away.

From BBC • Sep. 7, 2025

“We sent away a man who came to look at our apartment,” Isa said in a whisper.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser