put in motion
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After the plan was put in motion, Ms. McDaniel forwarded an “elector recap” report to Mr. Trump’s executive assistant, who replied soon after, “It’s in front of him!”
From New York Times • Jan. 23, 2023
She put in motion da Silva’s most ambitious environmental policies, creating conservation areas and boosting enforcement against high deforestation.
From Washington Times • Aug. 7, 2022
Federal officials on Thursday declared monkeypox a public health emergency and put in motion plans to expedite vaccination.
From Washington Post • Aug. 4, 2022
Because seeing all those elite racers in action year after year helped put in motion where he is today — an Olympic hopeful for the Beijing Games later this winter.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 30, 2021
And at the same moment, Celia remains certain, something was put in motion that impacted the entire circus and everyone within it once that fire was lit.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
