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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Victoria Gardens gets nearly 15 million visitors annually and generates more than $1,100 per square foot in retail sales, placing it among top-grossing open-air shopping centers in the nation, Redwood West said.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
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In most cases, placing a penny in your plant’s soil will not cause immediate harm.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Proponents of prediction markets argue that putting financial stakes on outcomes leads to better forecasts than traditional methods.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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But putting together a basketball team only requires a few players.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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The company has presented its work through exhibitions and design collaborations, situating itself at the intersection of marine innovation and material research rather than as a traditional textile mill.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Feb. 2026
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This ornament, situating them as something between a throw pillow and a hand muff, shrouds the thick-boned fore- and hindquarters that give them a characteristic rolling gait.—
Andrew Norman Wilson,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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The Marlton's Greenwich Village location allows guests to avoid tourist hot spots like Midtown and Soho, positioning itself quietly between the two.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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Some policy defenders contend that the labor market weakness reflects adjustments to immigration restrictions rather than fundamental economic failure, positioning this as a deliberate policy choice rather than an economic failure.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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For now, officials say the main challenge remains locating the uranium.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing, at-risk person.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Miami Hurricanes’ slugging outfielder didn’t waste the opportunity, depositing the pitch into right field for a go-ahead two-run double in the Hurricanes’ eventual 5-2 win over the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats on Wednesday at Mark Light Field.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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Groundwater flowed through fractures in bedrock, depositing minerals in those fractures.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2026
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Then last year came the discovery of Rancho Izaguirre, just 45 minutes down the highway, where bone fragments, clothing and other evidence indicated the cartel had been disposing of bodies.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The clearing of Columbus Park also prompted several residents to file complaints against the city and its contractors for allegedly improperly disposing of their property.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Emplacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emplacing. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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