as in to fulfil
to carry through (as a process) to completion
the incoming university president is vowing to put through the sort of sweeping changes that will propel the school into the top tier academically
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Recent Examples of put through
Linda Cardellini co-stars as the social worker trying to find foster parents for them while the unlikely dad gets put through the wringer.
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Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 13 Nov. 2024
In our testing, both the 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M2 Pro and the 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M2 Max delivered smooth performance and playback after being put through stress tests (like editing 4K and RED Raw footage, as well as adding 3D effects).
—Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
At boot camp, Vi and her fellow cadets are put through a rigorous grind under the uncompromising supervision of Captain Ryan Douglas (Klena).
—EW.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Matsuyama ranked first in strokes gained putting through four rounds, gaining a stunning 8.2 shots on the field throughout the week.
—Gabby Herzig, The Athletic, 18 Aug. 2024
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Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 13 Nov. 2024
In our testing, both the 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M2 Pro and the 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M2 Max delivered smooth performance and playback after being put through stress tests (like editing 4K and RED Raw footage, as well as adding 3D effects).
—Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
At boot camp, Vi and her fellow cadets are put through a rigorous grind under the uncompromising supervision of Captain Ryan Douglas (Klena).
—EW.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Matsuyama ranked first in strokes gained putting through four rounds, gaining a stunning 8.2 shots on the field throughout the week.
—Gabby Herzig, The Athletic, 18 Aug. 2024
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Many of the happiest super-agers never retire and have purposeful jobs that fulfill them.Renée Onque, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, the backlog of unfulfilled orders has reached a record 17,000: at current delivery rates, this would take 14 years to fulfill, although the wait time is expected to eventually shorten.Ted Reed, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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This can be performed in separate locations or between individuals in the same room using a speakerphone.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Kamilah performed an original rap that hyped up Seacrest.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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The display's welcoming name was inspired by the spirit of friendship, which is a key theme for both the Lower East Side gallery and Sentebale's work, deeply rooted in community engagement and collaborating with national and international organizations to execute programming.Janine Henni, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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If the execution moves forward, Collings will be the 23rd inmate executed in the U.S. this year, with at least three more scheduled before January.Amanda Lee Myers, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
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One which effortlessly and seamlessly ups its game to achieve new heights of performance and driver engagement.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The yarn is also produced in different counts to achieve light and heavy-weight garments.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Dec. 2024
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Artificial intelligence models do much more than generate (occasionally accurate) text responses and (somewhat) realistic videos.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Dec. 2024
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The specific witness and notary requirements depend on your county’s regulations, so do your research ahead of time to ensure.Marisa Polansky and Kristine Keller, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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With a total budget of barely $40,000 per year, CATS also helps search the national park for snares set by bushmeat poachers and carries out an extensive conservation education program designed primarily to teach people how to stay safe around elephants.Tommy Trenchard, NPR, 8 Dec. 2024
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Some orders can't be carried out because the would-be deportee's home country won't take them or limits cooperation with ICE.Nick Miroff The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Over time, Alexandra Foods’ goods began selling in 30 states, making their mark across a nation that Mark and Alexandra made home decades before.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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People prohibited from owning guns, like felons, can readily obtain ghost guns, which do not bear serial numbers, unlike firearms made by companies and bought from licensed dealers.Corey Kilgannon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Though Stanley has been around for more than a century, the company went through a brand revamp in 2020, with the goal of attracting women as a potential new consumer base.Karina Tsui, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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As a dancer, my old behind over the years has gone through the jitterbug, Philly Bop, the hucklebuck, twist, the Madison, mambo, mash potato, birdland, boogaloo, cha-cha, hully-gully, electric slide, Arch Social Strut, wobble, cupid shuffle, Jerusalema and tap.Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Put through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put%20through. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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