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I’d read the book overnight, and Bowman had stood by for my assessment, but I had some kind of urgent appointment, and had to leave word with my friend Maureen, knowing he’d call.
From The New Yorker • Jan. 2, 2019
He makes it a point to leave word of his whereabouts�even on his rare fishing trips�so that local pilots can find him in emergencies, and signal to him when he is needed.
From Time Magazine Archive
He would call at Barnard’s Hotel Tuesday morning at nine o’clock, when if not agreeable please leave word.
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
“We must talk soon. I’ll leave word with Mr. Watch.”
From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett
“I can have a good look at the old mine, and call in at Pengelly’s cottage and leave word that I want to see him,” thought Geoffrey.
From The Vicar's People by Fenn, George Manville
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