leave word
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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
“We must talk soon. I’ll leave word with Mr. Watch.”
From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett
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
It seems to me it would be a good thing to have some one watch him or to leave word with the constable.”
From The Go Ahead Boys and the Mysterious Old House by Kay, Ross
“I’ll have to leave word there and have them come back to get it.”
From The Motor Girls in the Mountains or, The Gypsy Girl's Secret by Penrose, Margaret
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