put in a good word
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After Epshteyn put in a good word for him, Trump’s team brought Blanche on to fight multiple prosecutions spanning from New York to Florida during the interregnum.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
In the email exchange, Albus put in a good word for a St. Louis lawyer who was a finalist for an appellate court judgeship, and Blunt ultimately selected that candidate.
From Salon ● Feb. 18, 2026
Uncle Buddy had connections with the Reds and put in a good word for his nephew.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2024
Rudolph needs to put in a good word for us.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 17, 2021
Pouncey tries to put in a good word for me, but his only report is “You really blew it this time, Einstein.”
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
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