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is putting

  • present progressive
    of put (3rd person singular).
    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 progressive
    of putt (3rd person singular).
    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 she, as many assume, is putting off pregnancy until after a presidential run, then such a scenario is at least a possibility.

From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2026

Target said it is putting more resources into its artificial intelligence and user experience capabilities, the latest move by a major retailer to integrate more AI.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026

A new generation of cost-efficient, high-performance Chinese AI is putting pressure on Silicon Valley's leading labs to lower prices to grab market share as they try and find ways to turn a profit.

From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026

“The LA28 group is putting in a lot of investment. That should account for the fact the Rose Bowl will be losing revenue during the closure.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026

"I'll bet Toby is putting on some kind of play," George said.

From "Case of the Sneaky Snowman: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #5" by Carolyn Keene