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Recent Examples of put about
Biddle has done minor engine repairs over time and put about 40,000 miles on the car.
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Laura Lane, USA Today, 23 Nov. 2025
The ban puts about 80% of the company’s sales at risk, said CEO Bill Morachnick.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2025
Portugal’s new program requires prospective visa holders to put about $500,000 into qualifying investment, venture capital funds and scientific or technological research.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Agnikul is developing a small-lift booster that can put about 100 kg to low-Earth orbit.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 8 Aug. 2025
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Laura Lane, USA Today, 23 Nov. 2025
The ban puts about 80% of the company’s sales at risk, said CEO Bill Morachnick.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2025
Portugal’s new program requires prospective visa holders to put about $500,000 into qualifying investment, venture capital funds and scientific or technological research.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Agnikul is developing a small-lift booster that can put about 100 kg to low-Earth orbit.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put about
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The event comes about a week after CBS barred Steven Colbert from broadcasting an interview with Talarico, citing Federal Communications Commission guidelines on equal opportunity for political candidates.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Feb. 2026
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How did this actually come about?—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Many of us can picture the familiar skincare aisle — rows upon rows of serums, creams and cleansers, each one promising to turn back the clock.—
Allison Palmer
Updated February 25,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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Murphy says the administration appears to be trying to turn back the clock and detain people now when they should have been detained at the border.—
Chris Hoffman,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Smalls come round and large pizzas are sheet-pan-style.—
Gail Ciampa,
The Providence Journal,
25 Feb. 2026
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And if that is what happens when the best striker in the world comes round to Martinez’s house, Scholes would be wise to think before accepting his invitation.—
Mark Critchley,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2026
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The company set out to develop AI technology including a chatbot that would interact with students and their families to improve classroom attendance and engagement.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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The anglers had 12 rods set out in all directions around the boat.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
26 Feb. 2026
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The operation set off a wave of civil unrest, with vehicles being torched and gunmen, believed to be supported of Oseguera, blocking highways in a more than a dozen states.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Stress, excitement or tiredness can set off an unwanted, uncontrollable volley of sudden jerky movements and/or a spew of four-letter and other words.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
23 Feb. 2026
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The move effectively shut down El Paso airport, but was reversed after about eight hours.—
Pete Muntean,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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As adroit Mercury starts reversing through your contemplative 12th house, its retrograde invites you to press pause on the cosmic movie in favor of reviewing what’s already happened.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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