put in working order
Example Sentences
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Recently a complete profit-sharing plan, such as Perkins had worked out for the Steel Trust, was put in working order, and about $200,000 of extra money have been scattered through the pay-envelopes.
From The Romance of the Reaper by Casson, Herbert Newton
It also takes care of itself, requires no re-baiting or setting after once put in working order, and is sure death to its prisoners.
From Camp Life in the Woods and the Tricks of Trapping and Trap Making by Gibson, William Hamilton
The gold mines, which, with two exceptions, have not been worked since the same time, are believed to be scarcely touched, and only await a fostering hand to be put in working order once more.
From The Life of Yakoob Beg Athalik Ghazi, and Badaulet; Ameer of Kashgar by Boulger, Demetrius Charles
The trouble was soon remedied, and the brake put in working order.
From The Motor Girls by Penrose, Margaret
Calls were made for every lover of his country and home to see to it that his powers, of whatever sort, were immediately put in working order.
From Lily Pearl and The Mistress of Rosedale by Glenwood, Ida
