puts in (for)

present tense third-person singular of put in (for)
as in requests
to give a request or demand for several employees have already put in for vacation time during the last week of December

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  • An order also could ask restaurants to serve water only when a customer requests it, according to the ordinance.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026
  • Sugar approaches him with an air of borderline ignorant confidence and requests a conversation with his boss.
    Andy Andersen, Vulture, 27 June 2026
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  • Finally, unable to stand down the household guard on her own, Alicent confesses her scheme to Helaena, who orders the sentries on the ramparts to hold fire when Rhaenyra flies in on Syrax.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 June 2026
  • Agent Greer orders him to drop the weapon.
    Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 18 June 2026
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“Puts in (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puts%20in%20%28for%29. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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