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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He is accused of violating Kalshi’s rules regarding insider trading and market manipulation, fining him more than $71,000.
From Salon ● Aug. 31, 2026
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
Officials have overhauled the management of brick kilns, a major source of black carbon emissions, and taken other measures such as fining drivers of high-emission vehicles and incentivising farmers to stop agricultural burning.
From Barron's ● Jan. 21, 2026
Ofwat said if it was satisfied a licence condition had been breached, it would take enforcement action to secure compliance, which could include fining SEW up to 10% of its turnover.
From BBC ● Jan. 16, 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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