Example Sentences

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“I do have some clients in their 60s who have a lot of discretionary income. They’re just socking away everything they can. Most people don’t have that kind of discretionary income,” Gilbert said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

But rather than freeing up more room in our monthly budget, I proposed taking the difference and socking it away in savings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

Lenders in countries as far away as Germany and Japan are socking away hundreds of millions of dollars in anticipation of loans going bad.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2024

The first issue of Captain America featured Cap socking Adolf Hitler in the jaw, some nine months before the U.S. entered WWII.

From Salon • Jan. 24, 2024

“I think the people of this state need and deserve a helping hand, and I’m going to see that you get it!” he shouted, socking the air.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam