put in/into motion
idiom
: to begin (something, such as a plan or process)
They will be taking steps to put the divorce proceedings in/into motion.
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But what will happen next year has more to do with what's been put into motion in 2024 than whatever policy president elect Donald Trump might introduce after taking office in January.
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
The 16-15 decision in the Senate put into motion the plan that created Miller Park.
—Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
The police report contains no indication that any attempt to assassinate Lula or Alckmin was put into motion.
—Gabriela Sá Pessoa, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
Lord of the Rings was put into motion by the previous Warner Bros administration of Toby Emmerich.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
The 16-15 decision in the Senate put into motion the plan that created Miller Park.
—Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
The police report contains no indication that any attempt to assassinate Lula or Alckmin was put into motion.
—Gabriela Sá Pessoa, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
Lord of the Rings was put into motion by the previous Warner Bros administration of Toby Emmerich.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Put in/into motion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20in%2Finto%20motion. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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