institute
verb (used with object)
instituting
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present participleof institute.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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On top of that, he pointed out that Micron has been instituting long-term agreements, which lock in contracts with customers to sell capacity in advance and can limit volatility down the road.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
The state government established what was called a “concurrency doctrine,” instituting strict requirements for infrastructure development—water, sewer, schooling—that had to be established before construction permits were granted.
From Slate ● Apr. 20, 2026
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has said the manufacturing powerhouse, the world's eighth-largest consumer of crude oil, is moving towards instituting fuel price caps to alleviate pressure on the country's energy supply.
From Barron's ● Mar. 9, 2026
Presidents Gerald Ford and his successor Jimmy Carter took up the mantle of reform, instituting new norms and rules designed to rein in an out-of-control presidency.
From Salon ● Feb. 15, 2026
Truman tried to mollify his critics by instituting a new loyalty program for the federal government.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
