put in a plug for

phrase

: to say something on the radio, on television, etc., in order to create interest in (something, such as a book, movie, or restaurant)
She put in a plug for the band's new album on her radio program.

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“Put in a plug for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20in%20a%20plug%20for. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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