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Recent Examples of put about
The agency previously put about 170 environmental justice staffers on leave.
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Evan Bush, NBC News, 12 Mar. 2025
But the smugglers put about 50 people, each paying at least €2,000, into each boat (the boats, usually eight metres by two metres, are actually designed for about ten passengers).
—The Week Uk, theweek, 1 Dec. 2024
The group has had to put about 75 percent of its staff on unpaid leave, and about 1,800 grant projects have received no money since late January, after President Trump signed an executive order freezing all foreign aid.
—Edward Wong, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2025
According to Reuters, the incoming Trump administration put about 60 senior career officials at USAID on leave.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025
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Evan Bush, NBC News, 12 Mar. 2025
But the smugglers put about 50 people, each paying at least €2,000, into each boat (the boats, usually eight metres by two metres, are actually designed for about ten passengers).
—The Week Uk, theweek, 1 Dec. 2024
The group has had to put about 75 percent of its staff on unpaid leave, and about 1,800 grant projects have received no money since late January, after President Trump signed an executive order freezing all foreign aid.
—Edward Wong, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2025
According to Reuters, the incoming Trump administration put about 60 senior career officials at USAID on leave.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put about
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How did the Paris-to-L.A. handover special come about?—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
23 June 2025
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The decision to renew the FilmLA contract comes about a month after Mayor Karen Bass issued a directive aimed at undoing some of the red tape around local production.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
20 June 2025
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When one fan stood on the other side of the table, awkwardly hoping to get Cyrus’ attention, the Grammy winner briefly smiled for the photo with the fan and then turned back to Campbell to continue their conversation, prompting the fan to quietly walk away.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
25 June 2025
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Temperatures will slowly start to ease on Wednesday, especially for some in the Midwest and New England, but Thursday will mark the true turn back toward more normal June warmth for many in the eastern half of the country.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
23 June 2025
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What rough wireless provider, its hour come round at last, slouches toward Los Angeles to be born?—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
10 June 2025
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Simon [Kirke] came round to help me with the lyrics.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Highlights ranged from a placid morning setting out on Lake Ontario to a crowded afternoon carefully crossing shipping lanes in New York Harbor.—
Taylor Haney,
NPR,
18 June 2025
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NewsNation's Ashleigh Banfield is one anchor who admits to getting ready a little differently than most of her peers after setting out to streamline the process.—
Kyler Alvord,
People.com,
18 June 2025
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According to Meeks, seven people started the day with a religious mass around 5:30 a.m. before setting off for a hike in Royal Gorge.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
25 June 2025
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Pulled along by Valérie like a recalcitrant puppy, Richard sets off on a quest to find the missing man, who may have ties to the Sicilian Mafia.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
25 June 2025
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The Appeals Court on June 12 reversed a decision by Porter Superior Court that had upheld the stormwater board’s right to impose the $100,000 fine.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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Rental equipment specialist Ashtead reversed on Tuesday, as tough market conditions forced profits lower despite record revenues.—
Royston Wild,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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