: out of consideration : into a condition of neglect or disuse—usually used with fall
Examples of wayside in a Sentence
Flowers grew along the wayside.
Recent Examples on the WebBut even so, times are changing, and certain social mores and rules have fallen by the wayside.—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2024 Weekend nights will bring tasting-menu fare from chef Kristen Schwab
The shift to brunch won’t mean Schwab’s clever specials and upscale fare will go by the wayside.—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2024 From a lack of consistent TV time to needless changes to long stretches without substantial storylines, talented trios and groups often fall by the wayside.—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024 Environmentalists worry that this rise could bring countless negative effects: energy costs for consumers will increase; more fossil fuels will be burned; and climate goals will be cast to the wayside.—Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 4 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for wayside
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