squirreling
- present participle of squirrel.
Example Sentences
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But, mindful of fluctuating costs, they have also been taking steps to reduce their fuel consumption, while "squirreling away that extra little bit of cash".
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
You have to choose — there’s no squirreling out of it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2026
In his early working years, he was a lifeguard and installed sprinkler systems, squirreling away his earnings with the goal of starting a private investment firm.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 14, 2021
The crystal ball is also brightening at several big banks, who are no longer squirreling away as much money to cover loans that a long downturn could force to go bad.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 21, 2021
“And Uncle Woody was squirreling away all the squirrel books he could!”
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
