forging

American  

[fawr-jing, fohr-] / ˈfɔr dʒɪŋ, ˈfoʊr- /

noun

1. an act or instance of forging.

2. something forged; a piece of forged work in metal.

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forging British  

/ ˈfɔːdʒɪŋ /

noun

1. the process of producing a metal component by hammering

2. the act of a forger

3. a metal component produced by this process

4. the collision of a horse's hind shoe and fore shoe

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Etymology

Origin of forging

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; forge ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

It noted that buyers from around the world, who increasingly utilise online bidding, were forging a new global collectors market.

From Barron's

"We are forging new partnerships abroad to create greater certainty, security and prosperity at home."

From Barron's

Even one of the market’s biggest stocks, a megacap tech heavyweight, is forging its own path.

From Barron's

“This is a secular change where many foreign economies are forging new relationships with trade partners that don’t include the U.S.”

From MarketWatch

What should be the top considerations for publishers when forging deals with AI companies?

From The Wall Street Journal

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