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banding

American  
[ban-ding] / ˈbæn dɪŋ /

noun

Furniture.

  1. decorative inlay, as for bordering or paneling a piece, composed of strips of wood contrasting in grain or color with the principal wood of the surface.

banding British  
/ ˈbændɪŋ /

noun

  1. the practice of grouping schoolchildren according to ability to ensure a balanced intake at different levels of ability to secondary school

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Etymology

Origin of banding

First recorded in 1730–40; band 2 + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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President Trump says the U.S. and Latin American countries are banding together to combat violent cartels.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

One hard solution that I think has some hope of working, at least to some extent, is that there are medical organizations that are banding together.

From Slate • Sep. 9, 2025

Lisa Kenevan, Isaac's mother, said the families banding together had given them strength.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2025

One of the ways scientists can study birds is by banding them.

From NewsForKids.net • Dec. 5, 2024

There a retired banker from Winnipeg, Charles Broley, achieved ornithological fame by banding more than iooo young bald eagles during the years 1939-49.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

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