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filming

American  
[fil-ming] / ˈfɪl mɪŋ /

noun

  1. the act or period of photographing, especially of a motion picture.


Etymology

Origin of filming

First recorded in 1885–90; film + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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A year ago, Garcia Venegas was filming his brother’s arrest during a raid on their coastal Alabama construction site when he was tackled by agents, who ignored his pleas that he was a citizen.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

“She allows them to come in and do whatever they want to do,” she wrote, noting the hours that producers spent filming her boss.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

After years of collective hand-wringing over declining local film and television production, Hollywood recently experienced a morale boost: increased state subsidies, including tax incentives and reduced filming fees, seem to be working.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

The EFL charged Saints with watching training sessions involving Oxford United and Ipswich Town, in addition to filming Middlesbrough as they prepared for the first leg of their play-off semi-final on 7 May.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

So as much as I wanted to watch the rest of the filming, I picked up my basket and hurried on.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

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