- present participle of place.
placing
Britishnoun
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Since finishing fifth in 1991-92, the last season before the formation of the Premier League, City's highest placing had been eighth in 2004-05.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
Holding a smartphone below eye level often causes the head to tilt forward, placing additional pressure on the neck and surrounding structures.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026
Cristian Mungiu’s ‘Fjord’ follows a Romanian-Norwegian couple accused of abusing their children, placing clashing cultural values at the center of a courtroom drama.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
The placing, retail offer and subscription will be conducted through an accelerated bookbuild.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
Paul said, placing his pen back in his shirt pocket.
From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez
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