putting on
Example Sentences
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He said putting on a production like Lake’s could range anywhere between $500,000 and $1.5 million, depending on many factors like location, venue and deals with promoters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
"It's a big moment as an American to be able to drive around DC. It's an event that America is putting on and something that's very special."
From Barron's ● Aug. 23, 2026
Both employers and employees have been feeling the pressure that benefits are putting on take-home pay.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026
Tell me who you’re putting on these groups, he said, and I’ll tell you what they’ll say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
I dressed up for our New York date, putting on a black cocktail dress and lipstick, styling my hair in an elegant updo.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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