set aside
to keep or save something from a larger amount or supply in order to use it later for a particular purpose
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To keep something
set apart
to keep something separate in order to use it for a particular purpose
store up
to keep a lot of something so that you can use it later
lay aside
to keep or save something, especially money, so that you can use it in the future
treasure
verb
to keep or look after something very carefully because it is very valuable or important to you
vocal fry
a speech habit in which a speaker lowers their voice at the end of a sentence
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a type of cart pulled by a horse and used in the past for carrying barrels of beer
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conflict mineral
a mineral which is mined in a place where there is armed conflict, and sold to help pay for weapons
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