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

The agent or broker should know which insurers may be more receptive to your application and can put in a good word for you, Bach says.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 22, 2021

“I would feel like he definitely put in a good word for me and he likes me.”

From Washington Post • May 15, 2020

Jill was Guzzo’s cousin, and he kept promising he was going to put in a good word for me with her.

From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds