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put-down

[poot-doun] / ˈpʊtˌdaʊn /


put down






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"It's not enough to put down a glass of water and tell them to drink. You have to be sure they actually do," said head nurse Badra Hamadi.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

But it’s not clear how much of that can be put down to social media.

From Slate • Jun. 18, 2026

But Mitchell and Blundell reprised the partnership that was so successful for the Black Caps here four years ago, helped by Mitchell being put down at leg gully at Cox off Fisher.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

The smooth and soothing voice that generations of Lakers fans grew so accustomed to when Lawrence Tanter was the longtime public address announcer has put down his microphone.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

Mama answered as she finished drying a serving bowl and put down her dish towel.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson




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