leasing
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of leasing
First recorded before 950; Middle English lesing, Old English lēasung, verbal noun of lēasian “to tell lies,” derivative of lēas “free from, without, false”; see -less, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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He saw leasing part of his land to a solar company as a way to stay afloat and keep the land in the family.
From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026
The renting and leasing company is down 8% over the past year but has surged 15% over the past month.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
In a note to clients on Monday, Post said that if more companies produce affordable AVs, Uber may have an easier time buying and leasing robotaxis.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026
“They’re leasing spaces elsewhere, where they feel they have a greater chance at higher sales.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026
He boosted cash income for the syndicate by leasing tow signs to Pet Milk, Gaines Dog Food, and Noxzema.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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