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Recent Examples of put about
But the smugglers put about 50 people, each paying at least €2,000, into each boat (the boats, usually eight metres by two metres, are actually designed for about ten passengers).
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The Week Uk, theweek, 1 Dec. 2024
The group has had to put about 75 percent of its staff on unpaid leave, and about 1,800 grant projects have received no money since late January, after President Trump signed an executive order freezing all foreign aid.
—Edward Wong, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2025
According to Reuters, the incoming Trump administration put about 60 senior career officials at USAID on leave.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025
Astoria Townhomes will put about 118 duplex and triplex for-sale townhomes on about 11.73 acres, according to a press release.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2025
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The Week Uk, theweek, 1 Dec. 2024
The group has had to put about 75 percent of its staff on unpaid leave, and about 1,800 grant projects have received no money since late January, after President Trump signed an executive order freezing all foreign aid.
—Edward Wong, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2025
According to Reuters, the incoming Trump administration put about 60 senior career officials at USAID on leave.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025
Astoria Townhomes will put about 118 duplex and triplex for-sale townhomes on about 11.73 acres, according to a press release.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put about
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But that could come about if the US labor market, which is holding steady so far, suddenly deteriorates.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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How did the Steve Perry one come about because that one's a little different for you?—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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In a comedic twist, the Labrador retriever was filmed turning back to his owner during the drive, with a smug look on his face as if to boast about his comfortable spot.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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So to have a bit of a spotlight turned back on you, at this stage, is incredibly gratifying.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
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Simon [Kirke] came round to help me with the lyrics.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The first round of the 2025 NFL Draft April 24 is coming round the bend and at us like like a freight train.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2025
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Bake a tray of chicken tenders (store-bought or homemade), set out flour tortillas, and offer a few sauces, pickles, and shredded lettuce.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2025
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The news was revealed yesterday in an all-staff email seen by Deadline from interim CEO Jonathan Allan, who also set out a temporary change in reporting structure as CEO Alex Mahon gets set to exit.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
5 June 2025
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Stanko fled the scene, setting off a nationwide manhunt that made national headlines.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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The camera cut to the Prince of Wales saddling up on a black horse named Darby and setting off on his mount to participate in the parade.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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But the California Court of Appeal for the sixth appellate district disagreed, and reversed the decision Tuesday, stating in its opinion that the law as written, and intended, says that looking at and holding the phone while driving is a violation.—
Salvador Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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But the jury is still out whether the green transition can be stopped or reversed.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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