put in a good word

Example Sentences

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“Bud” Baxter, that he has put in a good word for him.

From The Wall Street Journal

Surely a trip to Saint Petersburg was an excellent idea, for there he could meet the senior officers and perhaps put in a good word for himself.

From Literature

The moms who ask whether a friend-of-a-friend should put in a good word.

From The Wall Street Journal

Uncle Buddy had connections with the Reds and put in a good word for his nephew.

From Los Angeles Times

They’re not generally headed to nationals … or hoping that Conal will put in a good word for them.

From Seattle Times