put in motion
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
"What has been put in motion is real, and it marks a genuine break from what had come before," he added.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
That legislation put in motion a gradual increase in the Full Retirement Age, or F.R.A. — the age when you qualify to receive 100 percent of your benefit.
From New York Times ● Feb. 18, 2023
The world’s foremost battery producer, China, last year put in motion a plan to stop the use of certain types of lithium-ion-based storage systems after incidents, including one related to Contemporary Amperex Technology.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 3, 2022
She put in motion da Silva’s most ambitious environmental policies, creating conservation areas and boosting enforcement against high deforestation.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 7, 2022
Already, the first part of his plan was being put in motion.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
![]()