put under
Example Sentences
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VTB was already put under U.S. sanctions in 2022 in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Fang Xinghai, a former star market regulator well regarded in the West, was put under investigation by the Communist Party for alleged “serious violations of discipline and law.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
CNN anchor Anderson Cooper has reportedly told colleagues he does not want to work for Weiss if the cable network is put under her purview.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
Croatia's popular Adriatic coast was also put under red alert for Friday and Saturday.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
But if I get put under for surgery, my lungs might not be strong enough to pull me through to the other side.
From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott
