sallied (forth)

verb

Definition of sallied (forth)next
past tense of sally (forth)
as in departed
to leave a place often for another he eagerly sallied forth from his small town to seek a new life in the bustling city

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  1. departed
  2. exited
  3. went
  4. cut out
Verb
  • Two medical responders were seen briefly entering his office and then departed.
    Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
  • In 1891, the young man departed for the capital, taking the train with his mother, to sit at Mallarmé’s feet.
    Benjamin Kunkel, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of departed
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  • McConnell later Tuesday afternoon exited his office to cast a vote on the Senate floor.
    Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Purdy exited for one play after getting hit high and low on a Bears (4-9) pass rush.
    Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of exited
Verb
  • The top speed of 218 mph went untested, but if the speedometer on one example taped on the autobahn is to believed, the LaFerrari can actually punch its way all the way to 231 mph.
    Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
  • For fans that watch and wager on the game, more bettors for this year’s contest are betting on Army, who went 11-1 this season and captured the AAC Championship last week in a conference title game win over Tulane.
    Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of went
Verb
  • The 119th Congress, in turn, has its work cut out to bolster these with permanent legislative actions, ensuring they aren’t reversed again.
    Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Is Jamie just not cut out for this kind of police work?
    Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of cut out
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