placing

/ ˈpleɪsɪŋ /

noun

1. stock exchange a method of issuing securities to the public using an intermediary, such as a stockbroking firm

Example Sentences

In nearly all states, the cost of caring for children has outpaced even housing and health care, placing immense strain on families and the fabric of our democracy.

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To visualize this density, imagine placing the solar system inside a cube one light-year on each side.

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The Canadian-born snowboarder competed in the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, placing 24th in the men’s parallel giant slalom.

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A simple demonstration of this effect involves placing crushed tea leaves on water.

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In February this year, Young Boys had a suspended partial home stadium closure activated for the lighting of fireworks, with a new and more substantial ground punishment placing them on probation for another two years.

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