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Recent Examples of put in
Getting put in imaginary handcuffs, a reference to Miami-Dade police’s detainment of the All-Pro receiver outside of Hard Rock Stadium prior to Sunday’s game.
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C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
So there was an immense amount of loss, a lot of hormones being put in my body.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 7 Mar. 2025
Nutria aren’t the only invasive species wildlife agencies have suggested locals put in a stew.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Her performance this season might be calculated, but she’s put in the work — after a few years of taking some well-deserved hits, she’s earned this provisional comeback.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
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C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
So there was an immense amount of loss, a lot of hormones being put in my body.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 7 Mar. 2025
Nutria aren’t the only invasive species wildlife agencies have suggested locals put in a stew.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Her performance this season might be calculated, but she’s put in the work — after a few years of taking some well-deserved hits, she’s earned this provisional comeback.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put in
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Committed to sustainability, the brand plants an average of seven agaves for each one harvested and has been carbon neutral since 2018.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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However, researching appropriate varieties, and planting for our volatile temperatures, will help your success rates.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
28 Feb. 2025
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The Lakers are just ahead of the Clippers in the Western Conference standings so every game matters at this point in the season as teams position themselves for seeding.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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The star's outer layers are pushed into deep space, spreading elements around a galaxy and theoretically seeding the formation of new stars.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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These scientists drill deep holes through the mile-thick ice to see what’s happening at a glacier’s base.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
28 Feb. 2025
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Batter’s box: Leo De Vries, the Padres’ top prospect drilled a double to the warning track and scored in the ninth inning.—
Gqlshare,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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