put (someone) up to
phrasal verb
put (someone) up to; putting (someone) up to; puts (someone) up to
: to convince (someone) to do (something stupid or foolish)
His friends put him up to (playing) the prank.
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Bianco was elected in 2018 after being put up to run by the local deputies union, which spent heavily to oust his conservative predecessor.
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The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 29 July 2025
Justice and Policing Reeves announced a £7 billion investment to fund 14,000 new prison places and said the government would put up to £700 million per year into the reform of the probation system.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 11 June 2025
Bonds are funds oil and gas producers are required to put up to help cover the cost of plugging wells if the company walks away from its obligations.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 8 July 2025
Meanwhile, Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert has just put up to 15% of the team for sale.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 1 July 2025
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The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 29 July 2025
Justice and Policing Reeves announced a £7 billion investment to fund 14,000 new prison places and said the government would put up to £700 million per year into the reform of the probation system.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 11 June 2025
Bonds are funds oil and gas producers are required to put up to help cover the cost of plugging wells if the company walks away from its obligations.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 8 July 2025
Meanwhile, Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert has just put up to 15% of the team for sale.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 1 July 2025
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“Put (someone) up to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20%28someone%29%20up%20to. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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