put in motion
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After the plan was put in motion, Ms. McDaniel forwarded an “elector recap” report to Mr. Trump’s executive assistant, who replied soon after, “It’s in front of him!”
From New York Times • Jan. 23, 2023
She put in motion da Silva’s most ambitious environmental policies, creating conservation areas and boosting enforcement against high deforestation.
From Washington Times • Aug. 7, 2022
Federal officials on Thursday declared monkeypox a public health emergency and put in motion plans to expedite vaccination.
From Washington Post • Aug. 4, 2022
"I would have said 14 days is not an unreasonable time for the wheels to be put in motion and that's what we will be asking for on Monday."
From BBC • Jul. 29, 2022
Already, the first part of his plan was being put in motion.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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