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as in to situate
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
you can put this box next to the bookshelf
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2
as in to say
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
tried to think of a good way of putting the news
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as in to estimate
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
put the time of the photograph at about noon
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as in to impose
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
a proposal to put a special tax on luxuries
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as in to adjust
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
put the words of his patriotic poem to the tune of a well-known drinking song
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Stand up straight and put one foot directly in front of the other, with your heel touching your toe.
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Hilary Achauer, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
But the workers are wrestling with whether having these data will put Americans in danger of being targeted by their own government, the employee said.
—Karen Hao, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2025
The shot by Eduard Löwen hit the post, then St. Louis put it in the back of the net on a rebound, but it was called offside.
—Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 22 Feb. 2025
The Emmy-winning show puts an unlikely mix of reality TV stars competing to solve a murder mystery game in exchange for $250,000.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
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Hilary Achauer, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
But the workers are wrestling with whether having these data will put Americans in danger of being targeted by their own government, the employee said.
—Karen Hao, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2025
The shot by Eduard Löwen hit the post, then St. Louis put it in the back of the net on a rebound, but it was called offside.
—Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 22 Feb. 2025
The Emmy-winning show puts an unlikely mix of reality TV stars competing to solve a murder mystery game in exchange for $250,000.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
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Speaking of charging, a J1772 port is situated on the left behind the driver's seat, which will fill the 29.8 kWh battery in five hours on a standard level 2 EV charger.—
Tim Stevens,
Ars Technica,
11 Feb. 2025
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One storm is situated over the Central Plains and another is bringing poor weather to parts of the South and Mid-Atlantic.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
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In the first incident, a security guard contracted by the MTA at the 86th St. station on the Upper East Side confronted a man sneaking onto the downtown platform of the Nos. 4, 5, and 6 trains around 6:25 p.m., sources said.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2025
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Damage was sustained to four city garbage trucks and four businesses, including a Brooks Brothers store and a Chase Bank, the department said.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Rents are estimated between $1,150 and $2,400 per month.—
Erik S. Hanley,
Journal Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2025
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It is estimated to reach USD 166.89 billion in 2025, with North America leading the way with the largest market share, accounting for 38.0% of the total market.—
Alexandra Harbert,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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The department said export control laws did not impose such restrictions.—
Luc Cohen,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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In that case, a paint company is challenging a fine imposed by an administrative law judge at the Transportation Department for violating a federal rule that requires paint cans to be packaged in a way that will keep them from leaking when transported on planes.—
Charlie Savage,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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The Bills’ scouting department and coaching staff will adjust, but any single opponent is a moving target.—
Tim Graham,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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The sales totals are adjusted for seasonality but not inflation for a month, in which prices rose 0.5%.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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Like many other tech companies, AWS, which is Amazon’s most profitable unit, is betting big on AI.—
Ayesha Javed,
TIME,
16 Feb. 2025
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In Super Bowl betting, gamblers don’t just place money on the game’s final score but also wager on specific possibilities that could happen during a game, such as how many receiving yards a player will tally, how many points a kicker will score or how many fourth-down conversions will be made.—
Noelle Phillips,
The Denver Post,
14 Feb. 2025
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The institutional upheaval follows Trump’s aggressive push to overhaul the center’s board of trustees, placing the D.C. venue squarely in the crosshairs of America’s culture wars.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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Bring your right arm back down and place it on the inside of your front foot.—
Andy Fata-Chan, Contributor,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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The opinions expressed in this article are not intended to replace any professional or expert accounting and/or tax advice whatsoever.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Barker expressed gratitude for the swift response from law enforcement.—
Sasha Pezenik,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Put.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put. Accessed 25 Feb. 2025.
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