placing
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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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
Featuring one of the year's most kinetic stagings, it looks set for a top 10 placing on Saturday night.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
“It’s really about placing trust in all of us to effect change in the world.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
Despite his power outage, Tatis has hit over 58% of balls at 95 mph or above, placing him in the 98th percentile this season.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
While Bobby had no hope of placing among the top contenders, he was eager to continue his winning streak, aware that the opportunity to compete against stronger players would sharpen his game.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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