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centring

British  
/ ˈsɛntrɪŋ /

noun

  1. a temporary structure, esp one made of timber, used to support an arch during construction

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Both Smale and Carey feel passionately about reclaiming the word geek and centring the show around a character who thinks learning is cool.

From BBC • May 30, 2024

Ovechkin went to the net where he neatly deflected a hard centring pass from Max Pacioretty into the top corner.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 18, 2024

This fifth visit to the world of Mad Max is a prequel centring on Theron's character Furiosa, and stars Anya Taylor-Joy as her earlier self.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2023

"Music festivals allow white people to experience joy, connect with each other, centring their experience," Ms Patel says.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2023

The lower Willamette Valley, centring at Portland, has become fairly swarming with electric roads.

From The Columbia River Its History, Its Myths, Its Scenery, Its Commerce by Lyman, William Denison

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