Example Sentences

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My mother and her mother had placed a lot of importance on these treasures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Coltherd said he knew of other people who had placed bets, including one person who meant to put £5 on Changemyluck but mistakenly backed the winner.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

It might have been moments, weeks or even years later when I realized that he had placed the money among the fallen leaves.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

The firm said it had placed $7.5 billion into an escrow account.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

His sore foot had placed increasing limitations on his mobility.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson