How to Use put aside in a Sentence

put aside

verb
  • Let’s put aside the big boys for a moment.
    — Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 13 May 2026
  • Now that her return has been set, those questions have been put aside.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Where is our courage to face ourselves, to put aside our vain longing for innocence?
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Just put aside his lack of power or questionable defense.
    — Bruce Jenkins, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 Feb. 2026
  • So, perhaps, the family drama can still be put aside.
    — Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Trump called for Americans to put aside their differences and unite.
    — ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Alex Sebek tried her hardest to put aside the heartbreak long enough to look at the big picture.
    — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
  • One rule of thumb is to put aside enough to have access to 70%-80% of your current income.
    — David McMillin, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
  • But putting aside those jarring numbers, the story continued to deepen.
    — The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
  • So again, put aside the politics of what’s going on there and the taking out of the Ayatollah.
    — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Thus, the Cullens and the werewolves decide to put aside their differences and form an alliance to protect her.
    — Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Feb. 2026
  • So putting aside the Portis element, the Heat were boxed into a corner by the Bucks.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2026
  • And the figure doesn't include $200 billion that the Pentagon has asked to be put aside for the war in Iran.
    — Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Attempts to sow discord and prevent extended defunding from being included must be put aside.
    — Emily Brooks, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2026
  • But with what seems like a Ripper copycat on the loose, everyone needs to put aside their preconceived notions and figure out what’s going on.
    — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
  • So far, Jordan has been able to put aside more than $13,000 combined in her savings and retirement.
    — Hannah Parker, NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026
  • Those of us with a penchant for fashion have managed—not without effort—to put aside the knowing glances, caresses, and hugs to take in every detail of the look.
    — Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 7 June 2026
  • Also, put aside your passive-aggressive attitude.
    — Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Start by putting aside your everyday essentials and instead tackle any old palettes, expired bottles, unopened gifts, and pile of perfume samples.
    — Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 25 Jan. 2026
  • Half will be put aside to account for higher fuel prices, while the other half will be reserved in case the company needs to dial up promotions to stimulate demand.
    — Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 28 May 2026
  • The answer was quite a lot, but OpenClaw had put aside concerns about security, safety and software quality.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 20 May 2026
  • Division rival Puka Nacua was also a coach, but Purdy said the two were able to put aside their differences for at least a couple of hours.
    — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Thus, the movie ends with Shorty and Ray putting aside their grievances with Cindy and Brenda to leave the remaining new characters for dead in a burning house.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
  • Germany led the pack as the largest military spender, putting aside 24 percent more in 2025 compared with the year prior at $114 billion.
    — Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Since when in 250 years has America surrendered democracy to one person, putting aside the law and the Constitution?
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
  • So for an enthusiast, imagining the RAD versions of those cars is pretty exciting, putting aside the fact that these are already high-performance cars.
    — Joel Feder, The Drive, 10 June 2026
  • Perhaps best known for its annual honors program, the Kennedy Center was long one of the few places in Washington where political differences were put aside.
    — ABC News, 13 Mar. 2026
  • State laws passed in the aftermath of the disaster now require more regular inspections for condo buildings, and condo associations must put aside more money for repairs under the new laws.
    — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026
  • At least for a few hours on Sunday, Americans put aside those differences in agreement to support a USA hockey team where most couldn’t name more than two players.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Feb. 2026
  • But this year brings a flurry of unique and alternative events where Americans can come together, put aside our differences, and celebrate 250 years of nationhood.
    — Joe Yogerst, CNN Money, 26 June 2026

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