put under
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He is understandably traumatized, put under police investigation and stymied when he tries to find out more about the dead girl and her motives.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
It is hoped it will "ease pressure on the River Gade which, like chalk streams nationally, has been put under stress by modern farming practices," the spokesperson added.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
A decree signed by President Vladimir Putin announced that the Russian operations of Metro Cash and Carry had been put under the "temporary management" of a company called UK Torg RUS.
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
But you are still put under an obligation, and these gifts create an intangible, everpresent debt to be repaid.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026
Whatever I cut off, I put under the bush, to feed the roots.
From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
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