put up

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The 2022 season may be pivotal for the Commanders: a new quarterback era, the owner still being investigated by Congress, the coach looking at a put-up or shut-up season.

From Washington Times

“This is not quite a put-up job, but nonetheless has been cobbled together so that Ghislaine is made to face the charges that Epstein never faced,’’ Ian Maxwell said.

From Washington Times

Takeover Panel extends CD&R's "put-up or shut-up" deadline until Aug. 20.

From Reuters

Takeover Panel extends CD&R’s “put-up or shut-up” deadline to Aug. 20.

From Reuters

“In the eyes of many Haredim, these rules are applied selectively. They are a put-up job,” said Lamdan, who noted that he agreed with some, but not all, of the criticisms leveled against Gamzu.

From Washington Post