place
noun
a particular portion of space, whether of definite or indefinite extent.
have placed
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present perfectof place.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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“I feel happy, very proud to have placed our little El Salvador flag practically at the very top of world soccer,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
Speaking to the BBC, Bradshaw said high temperatures and drought conditions have placed all areas of farming under increasing pressure.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
“The continued advancement in model capabilities and the large-scale commercialization of AI applications have placed higher demands on the company’s capital strength and funding reserves,” Zhipu said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
Mertz said hotel listings, for one, allow Airbnb to still attract consumers in areas that have placed restrictions on vacation-rental listings.
From MarketWatch ● May 7, 2026
These circumstances have placed me in a position of not doing what I think wisest, but of doing what I must.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
