as in stores
to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place
have money put by for an emergency
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The Walmart stores stock frontlist bestsellers (and anticipated bestsellers) exclusively, but the chain bookstores also prioritize frontlist titles, and due to their size and market penetration, orders from just a few retailers can make or break a publisher’s advance sales.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026 -
Because of record heat, much of the West has had exceptionally low levels of snow in the first few months of the year, which is usually how the region stores water for the summer.—
Seth Borenstein,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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One stashes them in a tomato paste box.—
Rebecca Flint Marx,
SELF,
20 Apr. 2026
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Christian pretends to fall so everyone looks at him, and then Devens stashes a fake idol wrapped in the real sheet from the BEBI.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
5 Mar. 2026
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Acidic soil is typically found in areas prone to rain, in spots where organic material accumulates, in woodlands, or near pine trees.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
27 Apr. 2026
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On tax bills owed to the county, interest accumulates at 12% annually.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Puts by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puts%20by. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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