put in motion
Example Sentences
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Yes, the plans to install new seating for fans at training camp were put in motion well before Harris’ $6.05 billion purchase of the Commanders was approved by the NFL last week.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 27, 2023
Hossein Ali Haji Deligani said that if the judiciary did not provide such action within the next 48 hours, then MPs would put in motion a bill to fill the legal vacuum.
From BBC ● Apr. 1, 2023
Questions still surround the case over why the plot was put in motion, how Caddle was linked to the two ex-convicts, and why federal prosecutors have said so little about the crime.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 29, 2023
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
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
