filings
Americanplural noun
plural noun
Etymology
Origin of filings
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at file 2, -ing 1, -s 3
Example Sentences
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She begins to cross-reference family lore with a stunning trove of mail in original packaging, baptismal records from remote towns, court filings and Freedom of Information requests.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Between Jan. 1 and April 18, Mahan’s campaign raised nearly $13.5 million, according to state campaign finance filings.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
Sentiment was being hit both by high bond yields and news that prominent AI investor Leopold Aschenbrenner exited positions in Lumentum and Coherent in the first quarter, according to regulatory filings released Monday.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
Subcontractors playing a role in resolving claims has helped Pulte decrease its self-insurance reserves in recent years, the company reported in filings.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
We lean towards him a little, iron filings to his magnet.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
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