placing
Britishnoun
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One theory is that older baby boomers have already begun retiring and are relying on Medicare and other healthcare services, placing growing demands on the healthcare system.
From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026
Bert never returned after placing him in a home, but Kenneth found other ways of keeping this hopeful, stabilizing presence in his life.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
In Asia, South Korean chipmaker SK hynix hit a $1 trillion market capitalisation, placing it alongside regional tech heavyweights Samsung Electronics and TSMC, as well as US chipmaker Micron.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
The EPA said the haze program needs revisions to avoid placing unnecessary burdens on states.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Then she rises up, placing a stack of three books on her desk.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
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