put under
Example Sentences
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Fang Xinghai, a former star market regulator well regarded in the West, was put under investigation by the Communist Party for alleged “serious violations of discipline and law.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
All officers will be put under administrative leave pending the results of the investigation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
CNN anchor Anderson Cooper has reportedly told colleagues he does not want to work for Weiss if the cable network is put under her purview.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
The body is put under greater strain and is more susceptible to heat exhaustion and heatstroke.
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
“He might have been put under the Imperius Curse,” said Ron reasonably.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
