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Placed in a relatively even group with Canada, Switzerland and Qatar, the final chapter of Dzeko's story as a player could be the beginning of a new one for his country.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

Placed against other modern threats posed by media consolidation, the notion of whether dyeing iconic black-and-white movies heralded the beginning of cinema’s end seems quaint.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

Placed under house arrest with his alleged accomplice, Thierry Rampanarivo, and held in a military hospital, Randrianirina was sentenced in early 2024 to a one-year suspended prison sentence for "undermining national security".

From Barron's • Oct. 16, 2025

Placed on the ballot last year by state lawmakers and Mr. Newsom, Proposition 1 asks voters to dramatically expand treatment centers and supportive housing for people struggling with mental illness and addiction.

From New York Times • Mar. 10, 2024

Placed directly in front of the light, a cube casts a square shadow.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee