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publishing

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[puhb-li-shing] / ˈpʌb lɪ ʃɪŋ /

noun

  1. the activities or business of a publisher, especially of books or periodicals.

    He plans to go into publishing after college.

Etymology

Origin of publishing

1375–1425; late Middle English (gerund); see publish, -ing 1

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How wonderfully she carried this intention into practice, and, together with The General, lived every moment ‘publishing the Sinner’s Friend,’ you shall read later on.

From Catherine Booth — a Sketch by Duff, Colonel Mildred

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