leasing
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of leasing
First recorded before 950; Middle English lesing, Old English lēasung, verbal noun of lēasian “to tell lies,” derivative of lēas “free from, without, false”; -less, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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Jacobs, who also founded United Waste Systems —which was subsequently acquired by Waste Management—equipment leasing firm United Rentals and logistics company XPO, has made it no secret that he wants to make more acquisitions.
From Barron's
A person at the complex’s leasing office said she would forward a Times reporter’s information to the company that manages the building.
From Los Angeles Times
In the earlier case, a federal judge ruled that several leases did not comply with the leasing act’s requirement to “principally benefit veterans and their families.”
From Los Angeles Times
His first wave of executive orders included a pause for federal permits and leasing for wind projects on land and at sea, which plunged the industry into months of uncertainty.
Tartt says most have shown little interest in leasing to him.
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