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placing

British  
/ ˈpleɪsɪŋ /

noun

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

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In some cities, Jews say they are covering their Kippahs, or head coverings, in public or placing their mezuzas, which are usually affixed outside doorjambs, on the inside.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Directly placing instruments around distant stars to measure space weather is not possible.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

"All he did was tear away that fragile veil in advance, placing the reality outside the room plainly on the table," one Xiaohongshu post read after his death.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

By placing them side by side with his preparatory drawings, visitors can better understand Raphael's creative process.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Nate takes it from her, placing it on the workbench.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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