putting

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“There’s nobody putting more expectation and more pressure on us than ourselves,” captain Tim Ream said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Some of the food industry’s biggest companies are trying to capitalize off of consumer demand and putting pressure on supplies.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

In other words, taking over Kharg would mean putting American “boots on the ground” in Iran.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Jalen Brunson scored 36 points and Anunoby added 33 for New York, putting in the game-winner off Brunson's three-point attempt that struck the rim.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

‘Okay, I’m going to tell you what will happen,’ she says, putting her bag on the ground and opening it up.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler