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putting

  • present participle
    of put.
    put
    verb (used with object)
    to move or place (anything) so as to get it into or out of a specific location or position.
  • present participle
    of putt.
    putt
    verb (used with or without object)
    to strike (a gollf ball) gently so as to make it roll along the green into the hole.

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If someone is innocent of the accusation — or wants others to believe they are — they can respectfully deny the allegation without attacking or putting themselves into the victim role.

From Salon ● Oct. 26, 2026

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From MarketWatch ● Oct. 25, 2026

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From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026

She nodded at the oval in my hand and then leaned down, putting her head close to mine to loud-whisper.

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