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latam  +  542153 Wed, 16 Jul 08 02:42 AM
Hi all, what is the meaning of put on.
 
"The media has almost been put on trial for its coverage of the Aarushi Talwar murder case." what does this mean.

Thanks in advance

         
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CalifJim  +  542160 Wed, 16 Jul 08 02:56 AM
 The grouping is not "put on || trial".  It is "put || on trial".

to be put on trial is to be taken to court, to be sued. 

CJ 
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