malling
Americannoun
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the overbuilding of shopping malls in a region.
the malling of America.
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the practice of frequenting malls to socialize or shop.
Etymology
Origin of malling
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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The place that has seen the longest run of hot weather is East Malling in Kent, where Friday could mark the sixth day of the heatwave.
From BBC
In 2010, filmmaker Thomas Cappelen Malling premiered “Norwegian Ninja,” an absurdist feature that portrayed Mr. Treholt, played by actor Mads Ousdal, as a spy for the King of Norway.
From Washington Post
“We are taking the most unpopular traitor in Norwegian history and turning him into a hero,” Malling, the subversive-minded writer and director, told the Wall Street Journal that year.
From Washington Post
Tonbridge and Malling Council, which is also owed money, said it had received a high number of complaints from suppliers, staff and performers.
From BBC
In a post on Facebook, Tonbridge & Malling Council said, as owner of Tonbridge Castle, it was among those chasing payments for venue hire and other services.
From BBC
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