as in placing
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
the plan is to emplace more guns on the ridge north of the camp
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According to the district’s website, the board is considering placing a $288 million school improvement bond measure on the November 2026 ballot to fund repairs and upgrades at local schools.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
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In recent weeks, the popular prediction market Kalshi has banned and fined several political candidates for placing bets on themselves.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
7 May 2026
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Former First Lady Laura Bush is credited with putting these delicious cookies—packed with oats, coconut, pecans, and chocolate chips—on the map.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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But putting people in an immersive environment to experience the tsunami without the deadly consequences of being there in person turned out to be the best way to help people grasp the scale.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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Richardson does a good job of situating the fledgling Rolling Stone on the cultural landscape of San Francisco that bracketed the Summer of Love (1967, the year the magazine launched).—
James Sullivan,
San Francisco Chronicle,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Houthis are the latest group backed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to join the conflict, situating themselves alongside Hezbollah, which is based in Lebanon.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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The bigger picture By shaping programming around a global event rather than waiting for visitors to stumble in, the museum is positioning itself as an active part of Kansas City’s World Cup experience.—
Taylor Haught,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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In an interview with Connect the World, UAE Energy Minister Suhail Al Mazrouei cast the move in terms of positioning the country as a leading producer at a time of growing concern about rising oil prices and tighter supply.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow previously said his office remains committed to locating Smart’s remains, adding that authorities will continue using every lawful tool available to bring answers to her family.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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Yet to the researchers’ surprise, the aye-ayes had no problem locating the target areas.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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The creamy formula skims across the lips effortlessly, depositing rich, opaque color in a single stroke and setting into a velvety-matte finish.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
10 May 2026
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The letter mentions there is a problem with depositing your money into your bank and asks you for your account number.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Marcelin also stuffed part of the victim’s left leg into his electric wheelchair and went shopping before disposing of the limb.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2026
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Hefty upfront costs, issues disposing of radiation and waste, and memories of terrible accidents have all contributed to Europe’s reluctance to embrace nuclear energy in recent decades.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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“Emplacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emplacing. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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