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is placing

  • present progressive
    of place (3rd person singular).
    place
    noun
    a particular portion of space, whether of definite or indefinite extent.

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Blackstone is placing an early bet on Huskeys, a cybersecurity startup building an artificial intelligence gatekeeper to protect companies from the growing chaos of automated web traffic.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

"Many returnees are arriving without a valid ID document and this is placing them at risk of administrative and social exclusion," he told AFP at the agency's Torkham transit centre.

From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026

At an earlier slate reveal event last month, the platform’s executives emphasized the importance the company is placing on original storytelling.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 8, 2026

The Everton Fan Advisory Board says it is "placing unacceptable strain on supporters" and that "loyalty and trust is being endlessly stretched".

From BBC ● Mar. 30, 2026

This is placing a cold, hard stone at Axel’s feet and then stepping away to see if it explodes.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers