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filings

American  
[fahy-lingz] / ˈfaɪ lɪŋz /

plural noun

  1. particles removed by a file.


filings British  
/ ˈfaɪlɪŋz /

plural noun

  1. shavings or particles removed by a file

    iron filings

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of filings

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at file 2, -ing 1, -s 3


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Although Bass brought in more money, Raman had a larger amount socked away for the final days of the campaign, according to the filings submitted this week.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

Needless to say, losing access to care was devastating for incarcerated transgender people, who in court filings described experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, and suicidal ideation as a result of their suddenly untreated gender dysphoria.

From Slate ● Oct. 22, 2026

When asked for comment, Meta pointed MarketWatch to the company’s press release and public filings.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026

Regulatory filings in California, the details of which haven’t previously been reported, shed light on the number of shares Ellison leveraged for lines of credit, and the banks that offered it to him.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

Arthur said: “We shall have to tell him what has been happening since he went away. What a lot of filings to tell. Where can we begin?”

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

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