put someone down
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The lesson was “we must never put someone down because of the color of their skin … and we must never put someone down because of sexual orientation,” Lewis said.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 26, 2015
The lesson was "we must never put someone down because of the color of their skin ... and we must never put someone down because of sexual orientation," Lewis said.
From US News ● Jan. 26, 2015
“It would be silly to put someone down if they finally decide to confess,” Howman said.
From New York Times ● May 22, 2011
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