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put over

verb as in get across

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Farrell made eight changes to the side that lost to New Zealand in Chicago last week and took the lead after a messy opening when fly-half Jack Crowley put over a simple penalty.

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The sound has also been put over disastrous moments such as plane fights, holiday mishaps and failed travel plans.

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They were slick and incredibly driven and soon they were nine points ahead again when Lynagh put over another penalty.

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The boy was found in a parking lot near two dumpsters, and a white canopy was put over the body.

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"I've seen the videotape of what happened to this young man. It is not a rite of passage," he said, referring to the student who had the pillowcase put over his head.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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