put-down
Example Sentences
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“According to some of the American published sources, the cause of the conflict was put down to Tripoli’s piracy and America’s determination to suppress it,” Folayan wrote.
From Salon • Jul. 4, 2026
AFP witnessed one volunteer urging soldiers to put down their rifles and help with the rubble removal.
From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026
It’s time to put down the orange slices, stop singing “Country Roads” and send in the electric guitars with briefcases.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026
After six months the discomfort became too much for the eight-year-old dog, and Fiona made the difficult decision to have Duchess put down.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
My hands were shaking so much that I had to put down the jar I was holding.
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
