placing
Britishnoun
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Neither side claimed that Trump and Xi talked about placing limits on artificial intelligence—which many see as one of the most crucial areas of competition between the two countries and dangers to the world.
From Slate • May 16, 2026
“It’s really about placing trust in all of us to effect change in the world.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
He added: "His enduring interest in placing the human figure within the landscape speaks to our timeless and shared connection with the natural world."
From BBC • May 9, 2026
In February, the FCC began a probe into whether the changes in the sports-media business are harming consumers and broadcasters by placing so many games on streaming services causing costs to rise for fans.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
He told Eisman that his main fear was that the U.S. economy would strengthen, and dissuade hedge funds from placing bigger bets against the subprime mortgage market.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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