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
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
“Okay, Joe. I’ll get out and see if there’s anything I can put under the wheels to get some grip.”
From "Winger" by Andrew Smith
