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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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The on-trend products, along with a push to sell directly to consumers through its own website and growing fleet of branded stores, is putting Levi’s on its strongest business footing in years, according to analysts.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026

"They have grown accustomed to putting up with it."

From Barron's ● Oct. 3, 2026

Currently, autumn clothing bundles are in demand, but volunteers have already started putting together a Christmas box of festive clothing, blankets, and shoes.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

It’s also worth putting your $500,000 in context.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 3, 2026

She turned back to the other staff in the kitchen, busily putting plates together for patrons waiting for their orders.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith