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Recent Examples of put about
The county, along with the COVID-19 relief dollars, has put about $4.5 million into the district in recent years.
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Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 21 June 2025
The military has put about 700 Marines on high alert to possibly deploy to Los Angeles, three U.S. officials told CBS News.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 9 June 2025
At the same time, the JCT also found the package would put about $1.9 trillion toward reducing the deficit through measures such as cuts to renewable energy incentives and international tax enforcement.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 23 May 2025
The Education Department proceeding puts about $250 million Maine receives annually for school funding into jeopardy.
—Nate Raymond, USA Today, 3 May 2025
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Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 21 June 2025
The military has put about 700 Marines on high alert to possibly deploy to Los Angeles, three U.S. officials told CBS News.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 9 June 2025
At the same time, the JCT also found the package would put about $1.9 trillion toward reducing the deficit through measures such as cuts to renewable energy incentives and international tax enforcement.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 23 May 2025
The Education Department proceeding puts about $250 million Maine receives annually for school funding into jeopardy.
—Nate Raymond, USA Today, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put about
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Manchester United had rejected several offers from City for fellow Lioness Grace Clinton but when the prospect of signing Park came about, negotiations regarding Clinton’s future turned a corner.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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How did that collaboration with KC Reggae Fest come about?—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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In November, millions of Americans will turn back their clocks, marking the end of daylight saving time in 2025.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
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Solomon, whose career has included penning big franchises (Bill & Ted, Men in Black), saw The Christophers as part of a larger turn back to first principles.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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But when opening night comes round, Duse realizes that her daughter will be in the audience.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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Just below the horizon, but headed our way, is the rough beast John Lithgow [in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter TV series], his hour come round at last.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Aug. 2025
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The goals set out for Musk and Tesla are extremely ambitious given recent tumult at the Texas company.—
Michelle Chapman,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Minnesota team set out to change that.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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One of his owners had gotten home from work and didn’t see him, setting off a search for clues.—
Simone Jasper,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Sep. 2025
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Pick one of the gateway towns to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, like Gatlinburg, Tennessee, or Bryson City, North Carolina, and set off on your leaf-peeping long weekend.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
4 Sep. 2025
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Work with your provider to manage your blood sugar levels and minimize complications, potentially even reversing the condition.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
7 Sep. 2025
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The fledgling Future Soldier prep course started during Joe Biden's presidency and has played a central role in reversing the recruiting slump.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Put about.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put%20about. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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