put in a good word
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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
The moms who ask whether a friend-of-a-friend should put in a good word.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2025
Uncle Buddy had connections with the Reds and put in a good word for his nephew.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2024
The agent or broker should know which insurers may be more receptive to your application and can put in a good word for you, Bach says.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 22, 2021
Jill was Guzzo’s cousin, and he kept promising he was going to put in a good word for me with her.
From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds
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