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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The new law establishes criteria for fining companies that release high volumes of new products over short time periods at prices far below the cost of repairing them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
"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 SEW £22m over issues affecting 286,000 people in Kent and Sussex between 2020 and 2023.
From BBC ● May 28, 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
“So you’re lucky we’re not fining you for it—it’s unroadworthy” “Thanks a lot.”
From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
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