- present participle of place.
placing
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The Dutch supplier for the semiconductor industry said there is strong interest in placing orders for 2029 and 2030.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
Since finishing fifth in 1991-92, the last season before the formation of the Premier League, City's highest placing had been eighth in 2004-05.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
For people with this type of arthritis, repeatedly placing excessive pressure on the already damaged area can accelerate deterioration.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026
Cristian Mungiu’s ‘Fjord’ follows a Romanian-Norwegian couple accused of abusing their children, placing clashing cultural values at the center of a courtroom drama.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
She repeats the process, placing a mold over the top row.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
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