putting down
Example Sentences
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Factories that would normally delay payment started putting down cash upfront "because they were so eager to secure material", said Rizq Yousif, who mainly recycles PET, the plastic widely used in beverage and food packaging.
From Barron's ● Jul. 18, 2026
Other apps, including Focus Friend and Forest, gamify and reward putting down the phone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
Honestly, I respect her autonomy in that regard, and I can pick up what she’s putting down . . . even a domesticated dog is cooler than a dragon.
From Salon ● Jun. 25, 2026
For our loan-comparison scenario, you are buying a $500,000 home and putting down 20%, or $100,000, so the loan amount is $400,000.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
“That would be a complete waste of potion,” said Hermione flatly, putting down the copy of Spellman’s Syllabary she had just taken out of her bag.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
