put under

Example Sentences

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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

The body is put under greater strain and is more susceptible to heat exhaustion and heatstroke.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Evacuations were ordered for parts of Simi Valley and neighboring city Thousand Oaks, while several neighborhoods in northern Los Angeles were put under evacuation warnings.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

A charismatic orator, the then-43-year-old found herself helming a burgeoning democracy movement, but was put under house arrest in 1989.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

I have seen how Henry and Abram have been treated since Master Wingfield was put under arrest.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone