as in fulfilling
to carry through (as a process) to completion
the incoming university president is vowing to put through the sort of sweeping changes that will propel the school into the top tier academically
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Recent Examples of putting through
Thomas is ranked fourth in the field in strokes gained putting through two rounds.
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Justin Ray, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Justin Ray, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for putting through
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While fulfilling this assignment, Schiaparelli meets Paul Poiret, who would become a mentor of sorts and shower her with clothing.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
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For Bomm, who was a dialysis nurse helping critically ill patients for more than 30 years, working with living donors like Andrea is particularly fulfilling.—
Lisa Hughes,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Hail Mary is also performing ahead of expectations overseas, where sci-fi is a notoriously tough genre to sell in certain European countries, as well as key regions in Latin America and Asia.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Mar. 2026
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The father handed the unresponsive child to the officer, who began performing the Heimlich maneuver, according to DHS.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Chef Alfred Portale leads the kitchen, executing a menu packed with unforgettable dishes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Alphabet, too, was left for dead by the Street on fears that management wasn't executing and the company's AI strategy wasn't panning out to the point the were being overtaken by others.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
23 Mar. 2026
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That has kept most stars from achieving crossover appeal.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Churchgoers in the 2000s may remember a time when small groups met up for Ramsey’s Financial Peace University in hopes of achieving a debt-free life.—
Bracey Harris,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 2026
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The trick to accomplishing a quick turnaround is to use the last two losses as teaching points, figuring out how to better close things out against good teams.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Six seasons later, Schaefer is on the verge of accomplishing what only Conradt has — leading Texas to consecutive Final Four appearances.—
Lia Assimakopoulos,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The letter was submitted in a federal court case stemming from a lawsuit by advocacy groups challenging ICE's practice of carrying out arrests inside immigration courts, which are run by the Justice Department.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Guardsmen are also carrying out civic duties like picking up trash, tending to landscaping and scrubbing graffiti.—
Steven Beynon,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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In doing so, a supreme intelligence began to emerge.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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Instead, Hall put on late-night shows in the basement of his home and became a popular child magician, earning money by doing his routine at ritzy parties and travelling to magic conventions.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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The guard’s eyes widened when presented with the concept that the Bulls technically still had a shot at making the playoffs, at least for another game.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Education Department's notices to borrowers beginning Friday will direct them to enroll in a plan and resume making payments as soon as this summer.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Putting through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/putting%20through. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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