- present participle of establish.
Example Sentences
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“Regulatory clarity—even if it slows the frontier—can be positive for the industry by establishing durable rules of the road, reducing tail risks, and broadening public acceptance.”
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
He was responsible for establishing Fortune as an independent company and is credited with turning around the media brand.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Sanders noted that OpenAI has backed establishing a public wealth fund that gives every citizen “a stake in AI-driven economic growth,” with rivals supporting similar plans.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
His tenure was difficult as injuries prevented him from establishing consistency.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
Tibe stared at me for some while as if establishing lunacy.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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