establish
verb (used with object)
to found, institute, build, or bring into being on a firm or stable basis.
establishing
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present participleof establish.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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As part of Wednesday's Budget, the government will commit £100m to establishing the new, "world first" institute with the support of leading AI firms.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
Fox’s reporting made the family part of the story without establishing why their ordinary activities were relevant to the investigation.
From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2026
When Manning joined the Denver Broncos in 2012, he wasted little time establishing roots in Colorado.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026
She also said becoming a mother after establishing her career would allow her to “really sink in and be present” with her children.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
“He might have confessed he visited us. Maybe that’s what they meant when they said they already had the information. They could say we were establishing counterrevolutionary ties.”
From "Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution" by Ji-li Jiang
