put in a good word for

Example Sentences

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After Epshteyn put in a good word for him, Trump’s team brought Blanche on to fight multiple prosecutions spanning from New York to Florida during the interregnum.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

In the email exchange, Albus put in a good word for a St. Louis lawyer who was a finalist for an appellate court judgeship, and Blunt ultimately selected that candidate.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

Rudolph needs to put in a good word for us.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 17, 2021

At the risk of sounding unduly flippant, I want to put in a good word for books that contribute to what Samuel Johnson called “the gaiety of nations” and “the public stock of harmless pleasure.”

From Washington Post • Mar. 31, 2021

Perhaps someday he would apply to become an FBI agent, and Mr. Eberhardt could put in a good word for him.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen