put-on
Example Sentences
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The U.S. withdrawal from international agencies and the strain USAID’s end put on surveillance and response systems were key to allowing Ebola to spread unchecked, several experts told me.
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026
Before his foray into politics, Raimondo was studying for his A-levels, which he reportedly put on hold to make time for his campaign.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
They put on concerts, made art and stayed up late talking and dancing, infusing his home with the spirit of hospitality that would dictate his future ventures.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
“Six months later I get to put on a jersey,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
Grandpa mumbled something that no one could understand, put on his glasses, and again started looking through the drawer.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
