Example Sentences

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That’s because federal insurance programs will protect all the money typical Californians have squirreled away in a bank or credit union.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2023

The recent study adds to the considerable body of research on the ways in which microplastics have squirreled their way into the human body, often with studied detrimental effects.

From Salon • Oct. 11, 2022

CBA economists estimate households have squirreled away A$230 billion in excess savings during lockdown, giving them liquidity to spend on top of their assets.

From Reuters • Sep. 23, 2021

Also I may or may not have squirreled away a LOT of Halloween candy.

From The Verge • Nov. 2, 2020

They’d drink whatever Specht might have squirreled away on the ship, eat the last of Nina’s toffees, recount their close calls and every small victory.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo