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Recent Examples of put in
This is the mantra of Virgo, who’ll put in the hours, dedication and energy to attain their goals while looking fabulous in the process (even if they are exhausted beyond belief).
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Lisa Stardust, People.com, 28 May 2025
The cost-sharing request comes from a Biden administration directive to match 100% of the funds that the state puts in to share costs of the disaster cleanup after Hurricane Helene devastated the state as a Category 4 storm in September 2024.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 28 May 2025
There was not enough time in the film to put in that 20 minutes and keep all this other stuff.
—Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 27 May 2025
Of the 15 balls put in play against Kershaw, nine were hit at least 95 mph off the bat.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 18 May 2025
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Lisa Stardust, People.com, 28 May 2025
The cost-sharing request comes from a Biden administration directive to match 100% of the funds that the state puts in to share costs of the disaster cleanup after Hurricane Helene devastated the state as a Category 4 storm in September 2024.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 28 May 2025
There was not enough time in the film to put in that 20 minutes and keep all this other stuff.
—Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 27 May 2025
Of the 15 balls put in play against Kershaw, nine were hit at least 95 mph off the bat.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put in
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Keep bellflowers cool by planting them in partial shade, making sure they are protected from the hot afternoon sun.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 June 2025
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Under city ordinances, developers must replace a certain percentage of trees being removed, in this case either by planting 320 new trees or paying a $156,954 fee, Latinovic said.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
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Though seeded second behind Italy’s Jannik Sinner, who is making a return from a doping suspension, Alcaraz defeated his rival in the final of the Italian Open last week.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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Hampshire, which hosts a Class 4A regional, is seeded third but has already advanced to next Friday’s championship game since Rockford East doesn’t have enough players to finish the season and has forfeited Tuesday’s semifinal.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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Chisholm, fresh off the injured list following an oblique strain, drilled Tanner Bibee’s first pitch of the frame at 105.7 mph.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
4 June 2025
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Bryant continued making timely plays by drilling a corner 3 with about eight minutes left in the third quarter, his second of the night, to push Indiana’s lead to 11 points.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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“Put in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put%20in. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
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