put about
verb
put about; putting about; puts about
of a ship
: to cause to change course or direction
of a ship
: to change course or direction : go on another tack
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Portugal’s new program requires prospective visa holders to put about $500,000 into qualifying investment, venture capital funds and scientific or technological research.
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Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
So far, Barry estimates she’s put about $14,000 into her project - part from grants and part from her own pocket.
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Agnikul is developing a small-lift booster that can put about 100 kg to low-Earth orbit.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 8 Aug. 2025
The lawsuit says the owners have put about $792,000 into the property since buying it at the 2023 Wayne County treasurer's tax foreclosure auction.
—Jc Reindl, Freep.com, 2 Aug. 2025
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Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
So far, Barry estimates she’s put about $14,000 into her project - part from grants and part from her own pocket.
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Agnikul is developing a small-lift booster that can put about 100 kg to low-Earth orbit.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 8 Aug. 2025
The lawsuit says the owners have put about $792,000 into the property since buying it at the 2023 Wayne County treasurer's tax foreclosure auction.
—Jc Reindl, Freep.com, 2 Aug. 2025
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“Put about.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20about. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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