as in stored
to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place
salted away some jewels in a safe-deposit box for the lean times
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Water is stored behind Coolidge Dam near Globe in the San Carlos Reservoir, serving both the Gila River Indian Community and non-tribal farmers.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
20 Sep. 2025 -
Always check the label to determine if your peanut butter is able to be stored at room temperature, or if it should be refrigerated after opening to prevent spoilage.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
20 Sep. 2025
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How much to put away for emergencies Generally, financial advisors recommend having three to six months’ worth of expenses stashed in a savings account for emergencies.—
Natalie Wu,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
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But then the fish gives way and a smidgen of foie gras stashed inside makes your eyes pop.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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Gallatin, Tennessee — More than 250,000 animals are hoarded in residences across the United States each year, according to the Animal Humane Society, and they are often left to suffer in horrific conditions.—
Meg Dunn,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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All around him, there is misery and hoarded wealth, work and little love.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
30 Aug. 2025
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