put in
verb
put in; putting in; puts in
1
: to make a formal offer or declaration of
put in a plea of guilty
2
: to come in with : interpose
put in a word for his brother
3
: to spend (time) especially at some occupation or job
put in six hours at the office
4
: plant
put in a crop
1
: to call at or enter a place
especially
: to enter a harbor or port
2
: to make an application, request, or offer
—often used with for
had to retire and put in for a pension—
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put in a crop of winter wheat
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Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
The German talked about trying to change his mindset ahead of that final, putting in extra practice to try to bridge the gap.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 29 May 2025
The Labor Department rescinded guidance put in place by the Biden-era Labor Department in 2022 that aimed to safeguard 401(k) investors from such digital assets.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 28 May 2025
The ruling left in place any tariffs that Trump put in place using his Section 232 powers from the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.
—Lindsay Whitehurst, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
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Putin
biographical name
Pu·tin
ˈpü-tin 
Vladimir Vladimirovich 1952– president of Russia (2000–08); prime minister (2008–12); president (2012– )
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