put under
Example Sentences
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Croatia's popular Adriatic coast was also put under red alert for Friday and Saturday.
From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026
With four more French departments being put under the highest heat alert category Wednesday, some 44 million people are affected, according to AFP calculations.
From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026
After qualifying from Saturday's heats, the 24-year-old warmed up for the final in Birmingham but stepped out of her lane shortly before the finalists were put under starters' orders.
From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026
China's state media reported that the people running Tongzhou Group have been put under "control measures", though it's unclear what that means.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
From New Jersey to Alaska, reservoirs, bridges, tunnels, factories, and waterfronts were put under guard.
From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand
