publishing
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of publishing
1375–1425; late Middle English (gerund); see publish, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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In the two weeks since the summit, news outlets have been dutifully publishing articles that draw on facts and medical expertise, explaining that Kennedy is wrong to compare people who use SSRIs to heroin addicts.
From Salon • May 18, 2026
He was very highly paid during the heyday of publishing as a senior editor and eventually editor-in-chief of a major publication.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
Daniel Akst launched a demanding publishing venture in his retirement.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
In 1936, a Harlem postal worker named Victor Green began publishing the Negro Motorist Green Book, a guide to the hotels, restaurants and gas stations along the route that would serve Black travelers.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
Newton practised alchemy as well as publishing on physics and optics.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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