put away

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Even if parents can’t make monthly contributions, if the account exists, they can put away money “at any time and get other people also contributing,” Messinger said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

It was early in the third period of the Olympic men’s hockey final on Sunday, and Canada finally had a chance to put away Team USA.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

“While this is good news, we still need to remain vigilant — don’t put away your whistles just yet,” Supervisor Janice Hahn said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

But generally, they still operate with fewer defenses than professional journalists, and might, due to uncertainty over repercussions, put away their camera or delete their footage when confronted by an armed officer.

From Salon • Jan. 17, 2026

Frank had put away his chocolate bar for later.

From "Mystery Map (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #3)" by Franklin W. Dixon