put in a good word for
Example Sentences
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In the email exchange, Albus put in a good word for a St. Louis lawyer who was a finalist for an appellate court judgeship, and Blunt ultimately selected that candidate.
From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026
“Bud” Baxter, that he has put in a good word for him.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 29, 2025
Rudolph needs to put in a good word for us.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 17, 2021
“I would feel like he definitely put in a good word for me and he likes me.”
From Washington Post • May 15, 2020
“But does he ever put in a good word for the likes of me? Oh, no.”
From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz
