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filings

American  
[fahy-lingz] / ˈfaɪ lɪŋz /

plural noun

  1. particles removed by a file.


filings British  
/ ˈfaɪlɪŋz /

plural noun

  1. shavings or particles removed by a file

    iron filings

"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

Etymology

Origin of filings

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at file 2, -ing 1, -s 3

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American Media’s private rating from Egan-Jones was on the second-lowest rung of investment grade from 2019 until at least November 2024, according to the Journal’s review of SEC filings.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

Five members, including the president, Troupe, have sat on the board for at least 14 years over the last two decades, according to a count of members listed in the nonprofit’s federal tax filings.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

Authorities have cited the Lyft incident in court filings asking a judge to revoke Harvey’s bail.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

Jørgensen earned about $8 million at Novo in 2024, while Lilly CEO David Ricks received a compensation package of $29.2 million, regulatory filings show.

From MarketWatch Aug. 5, 2026

He didn’t talk to anyone about what became his new obsession; he just sat alone in his office, in San Jose, California, and read books and articles and financial filings.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

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