: out of consideration : into a condition of neglect or disuse—usually used with fall
Examples of wayside in a Sentence
Flowers grew along the wayside.
Recent Examples on the WebIn the 1990s, as Russia’s government underwent massive changes following the fall of the Soviet Union, funding for science fell to the wayside, and the fox experiment was at risk of ending.—Lee Alan Dugatkin, Scientific American, 24 Oct. 2024 Still, sustainability continues to go by the wayside for some.—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 18 Oct. 2024 The old-school faux pas of wearing brown and black at once goes to the wayside — particularly with the Coach Times Square Tabby Bag’s flash of gold hardware that ties into the jacket’s belt buckle.—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 8 Oct. 2024 With less money coming into the household, retirement planning again falls to the wayside for one or both spouses.—David Kudla, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for wayside
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