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But providentially, as her father is dying, he hands her a pouch containing £25,000 that he has squirreled away.

From New York Times • Sep. 26, 2017

Fashion designer John Varvatos, 57, a friend of Mr. Kallman's, has squirreled away thousands of records, CDs and concert fliers, along with top hats from rockers Alice Cooper and Slash.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 24, 2013

He rolls out for display every nut and grain that he has squirreled.

From Time Magazine Archive