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Recent Examples of put about
On Tuesday, traders put about a 50% chance that the central bank would cut.
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Steve Kopack, NBC news, 19 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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Steve Kopack, NBC news, 19 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 question will likely come about this offseason whether Stafford wishes to make Year 18 real with the Rams.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Arden said the group’s name came about while talking with his family.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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Nancy Guthrie’s home has been turned back over to Guthrie’s family.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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During a news conference on Tuesday, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said the house was turned back over to the family on Monday.—
Pat Milton,
CBS News,
3 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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When Samson starts coming round in search of more of the morphine darts Kelson has been using to subdue him — not even zombies are immune to the appeal of opiates — Kelson starts treating his wounds, then joining him in his doses, then dancing with him to fragments of ’80s songs.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
17 Jan. 2026
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The film specifically hones in on a 2021 expedition involving Icelandic mountaineer John Snorri Sigurjónsson, as well as the Pakistani father-son team of Ali and Sajid Sadpara, who set out to be the first to summit the world’s second-highest mountain, K2.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
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Tied to game day at the University of Georgia, gator bites are simply chicken nuggets that are set out on the tailgate spread.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
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Related Stories The film follows the true story of PK, a 23-year-old street artist from India who sets off with a handful of paintbrushes and a second-hand bicycle on a 6,000-mile journey across Europe and Asia to find Lotta, the woman who captured his heart during her visit to India.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2026
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For decades, toxic chemicals used in carpet manufacturing have made their way into the local water supply, setting off rounds of accountability hot potato among manufacturers, chemical makers, regulators and local utilities.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Analysts cautioned that markets may be over-interpreting diplomatic signals that could quickly reverse.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
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That happened recently in Kansas City – where voters rejected a new stadium – and Philadelphia, where the team reversed its decision to build the arena near the city’s Chinatown.—
Gidon Jakar,
The Conversation,
5 Feb. 2026
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