put right
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He complimented an Emirati journalist who asked a question, describing the man known as MBZ as a "handsome guy" whom "I can put... right now in a movie".
From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026
England captain Ben Stokes said Thursday there were a lot of "wrongs to put right" after a crushing 4-1 Ashes series defeat to Australia.
From Barron's ● Jan. 8, 2026
That gives the impression that the powers-that-be properly acknowledged and put right a grievous wrong.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 16, 2025
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden said the government will "put right" any failures impacting carers.
From BBC ● Nov. 25, 2025
“You don’t need to trust me again. But if you want things to be put right, you’ll give that thing to Hila now.”
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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