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
The removal was put in motion by Brad Herman, a representative of the family who has been asked to serve as a co-conservator by Birdsong’s relatives.
From New York Times • Jun. 29, 2023
Because seeing all those elite racers in action year after year helped put in motion where he is today — an Olympic hopeful for the Beijing Games later this winter.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 30, 2021
And when the Taylor report into the Hillsborough tragedy was published in 1990 and recommended clubs move towards all-seater stadiums, plans to ground-share with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park were put in motion.
From BBC • Nov. 8, 2021
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
