be placed

Example Sentences

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An entire cooked bird should be placed in the fridge within two hours of purchase.

From Salon • Jun. 29, 2026

Atoms, light, and even motion can be placed into multiple quantum states at once.

From Science Daily • Jun. 15, 2026

If the deadline is missed, their applications will be rejected — with no opportunity to appeal — and they could be placed in deportation proceedings.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

One hundred roses and a cake will be placed at the site, a symbol of Hollywood's golden age and a popular tourist hotspot.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The meeting ended with a promise from the party leader to read the charges carefully and render a verdict as to whether Swann should be placed on trial or not.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright