billed
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of billed
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at bill 2, -ed 3
Example Sentences
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French officials have billed the trip as an effort to support Syria’s political transition toward a stable, representative government.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
This tournament was billed as England's cricketers chance to follow the success of the Lionesses and Red Roses.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
Thousands showed up to Huntington Beach’s holiday parade, billed as the biggest west of the Mississippi River and going strong for 122 years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2026
U.S. investors have been able to get some exposure to Hynix and Samsung through the Roundhill Memory exchange-traded fund that launched in April and billed itself as an easy access point for overseas memory shares.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 25, 2026
Mr. Fukida, a leathery old farmer in overalls and a billed cap, answered in English that was too precise, too perfect.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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