put in good shape

Example Sentences

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The army was now being rapidly put in good shape; a complete re-organization was being effected, and all were feeling less discouraged.

From Uncle Daniel's Story Of "Tom" Anderson And Twenty Great Battles by McElroy, John

Here the regiments were thoroughly organized and put in good shape for the next campaign.

From History of Kershaw's Brigade by Dickert, D. Augustus

The engine, which had been put in good shape, was ready for them.

From The Young Firemen of Lakeville; or, Herbert Dare's Pluck by Webster, Frank V.

A little later the second tent was in position, and everything about the camp was put in good shape.

From The Bobbsey Twins on the Deep Blue Sea by Hope, Laura Lee

Hedges should be cleared up and put in good shape.

From Manual of Gardening (Second Edition) by Bailey, L. H. (Liberty Hyde)