Put
Put verb - To arrange something in a certain spot or position.
Threw
Both words in one sentence
- Man on Fire: The guards who put Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego into the furnace were consumed by the flames as they threw the three captives in.
Source: Literature / Book of Daniel -
However, he didn't actually die until the other students threw a set of fire grenades in an attempt to put out the fire.
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The museum threw out the sculpture, and instead put the stand it was on on display, mistaking it for actual art.
Source: Accidental Art
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