publishing
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of publishing
1375–1425; late Middle English (gerund); see publish, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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Esther Margolis is a publishing veteran and the founder of Newmarket Press.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
The University of Michigan’s survey of consumer sentiment sank to 44.8 in May, marking the lowest level in records dating back to 1978, when the university began publishing the index on a monthly basis.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
Film rights to the book about the October 19, 2025 heist had been sold to the production company Iconoclast, the Flammarion publishing house said.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
They have been hailed by some as things of "great beauty" that help to keep the publishing industry alive financially.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
Her parents were publishing a book about living in fifty states, for Pete’s sake.
From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
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