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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The high-profile, high-stakes showdown between two of the most powerful companies and leaders in technology was billed as a battle that could change the trajectory of AI.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
“The drama, the excitement, the spotlight…it couldn’t be billed any better.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
The meeting, billed as a "showdown" by British media, lasted less than 20 minutes and he left without commenting.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
Haulover Sandbar is billed as a popular tourist marina in Miami, owing to its clear and shallow water.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
IOI would be billed, and the cost of the repairs would be added to my outstanding debt to the company.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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