as in leaves
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
the local SPCA was looking for homes for a number of exotic animals confided to its care
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Stonehouse’s signing leaves Dolphins incumbent punter Jake Bailey very much in jeopardy.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
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The open-concept floor plan leaves ample space for a dining room table, couch, and coffee table.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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Midfielder Curtis Jones has deputised at right-back with Trent Alexander-Arnold (ankle) sidelined, but a fully fit Bradley gives Slot a specialist in that role.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Williams gives Daigneault the freedom to do it.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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For these, Wiseman recommends utilizing Ghost Tequila, which is tequila infused with ghost pepper post-distillation.—
Erik Ofgang,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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The boots come in whole sizes only, and the company recommends sizing up for a loose fit.—
Becca Blond,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Confides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confides. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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