- present participle of lease.
leasing
Americannoun
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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
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The brokerage lifts its 2026-2028 earnings forecasts for Asia Sermkij Leasing by 27% per year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026
Leasing can make sense for drivers who value flexibility above all else, drive fewer miles and/or want to avoid long-term loan risk, but it usually comes at a higher total cost.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 4, 2026
Leasing quantum compute capacity over the cloud can provide a steadier revenue stream.
From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026
Leasing the collars for the system cost nearly $18,000 last year, Mike said.
From Salon • Dec. 4, 2025
Whatever the reason, Leasing, in 1760, left Berlin for Breslau, where the post of secretary had been offered him under Frederick's tough old General Tauentzien.
From Among My Books First Series by Lowell, James Russell
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