The phrase 'to place something' is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when talking about finding or putting something in a specific location. For example: I need to place the book on the shelf.
A sound guideline is that if copyright clearance were necessary to place something into a coursepack, then copyright clearance is necessary to place it into a class website.
Ugandans are using prepaid airtime as a way of transferring money from place to place, something that's especially important to those who do not use banks.
To sauté means to place something in a pan and then toss it, the dish being anything from a pancake to a fillet of fish.
The National Safety Council advises never leaving a child in a car, regardless of the weather, and to place something you need — such as a purse or wallet — in the back seat, which will force you to check for it before exiting the car.
C2: This might be the dimension to place something about compromising or taking turns.
Belief is not "belief that…" but is "belief in…" Belief that might be better characterized as a conviction rather than a belief; however, to believe in something is to extend credit to it, to place something at the disposal of that in which we believe.
If you have trouble getting it to stand up, place something small and heavy (and preferably clear) in the corner of the box.
Square up your straight edge and place something to weigh down the 2x4 so it doesn't move.
Place something soft to pad the suitcase or basket.
Place something related to Austin Mahone in your username, such as "#1Mahomie your name here)".
Place something over the manhole.
