put-on
Example Sentences
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The U.S. withdrawal from international agencies and the strain USAID’s end put on surveillance and response systems were key to allowing Ebola to spread unchecked, several experts told me.
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026
They put on concerts, made art and stayed up late talking and dancing, infusing his home with the spirit of hospitality that would dictate his future ventures.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
The three countries had all the resources, infrastructure and logistical know-how to put on the tournament, having already combining to host six men’s and women’s World Cups.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
It usually hosts weddings, but this year Kieran White, who operates the venue, will put on a watch party for the first time.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
They exchanged glances; then Mal shrugged and put on her haughtiest, most unflinching face.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
