put in shape

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Whereas the PSG Luis Enrique inherited was a collection of broken parts, the pieces he has put in shape now fit neatly.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

So comparatively peaceful is China this spring that President Chiang Kai-shek has at last had time to put in shape a Constitution and Bill of Rights—something Chinese have never had.

From Time Magazine Archive

A small vacant mill was bought, 13 ancient knitting machines were put in shape and Colony Hosiery went into production.

From Time Magazine Archive

But General Sir Bernard Law Montgomery was ahead of his supplies, and he may have to pause until Tripoli is put in shape to serve him as a base.

From Time Magazine Archive

With great astuteness the Master had the wireless put in shape, at once, and sent out three messages at random, on two successive days.

From The Flying Legion by England, George Allan