put about

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By the time of my visit, that brigade had put about 100 soldiers through a monthlong course focused on electronic warfare, the use of drones for reconnaissance and strikes, countering drones and tactics, says Maj.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

That Christmas, they put about $1,000 on his books.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025

They also waived an appraisal and inspection, and put about $300,000 down.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 20, 2025

"Some of the scare stories put about a few months ago were perhaps a bit overblown," Maguire told BBC Sport.

From BBC • Aug. 6, 2025

A paddle swirled and the boat put about.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien