- present participle of put.
putting
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This year, the Brewers left no doubt, putting together one of the most dominant seasons of any team in recent memory.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
However, the chancellor is putting in place a new separate Pension Tax Allowance, which will mean that anyone who gets an income only from the state pension will not pay tax on it.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
Budget strains in Methuen, a city of about 55,000 near the New Hampshire border, spurred a debate about putting cherished programs like middle-school band and elementary-school science on the chopping block.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
“In the eyes of the insurance company, it is the same thing as putting an addition on your home,” she said.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2026
Just as Papa was putting the check lines over his shoulders, he said, “Oh, by the way, did you find Sally Gooden?”
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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