fining
Americannoun
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the process by which fused glass is freed of undissolved gases.
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the process of clarifying or filtering a wine or spirit.
noun
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the process of removing undissolved gas bubbles from molten glass
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the process of clarifying liquors by the addition of a coagulant
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(plural) a substance, such as isinglass, added to wine, beer, etc, to clarify it
Etymology
Origin of fining
Example Sentences
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"Ignorance of the risks of AI usage is no longer an excuse," the judge wrote, fining the lawyer $1,000 and sending him on a three-hour course on AI-assisted legal practice.
From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026
Regulator Ofwat recently proposed fining South East Water £22m over supply issues between 2020 and 2023.
From BBC ● May 31, 2026
That’s not only because judges are fining more lawyers for their laziness, but because the publicity about these embarrassments has been inescapable.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 27, 2026
The league could escalate from fining teams to outright revoking their draft picks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 1, 2026
He was dressed in a black suit, and his sharp nose stuck up like a beak against the ivory silk fining.
From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer
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