publishing
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of publishing
1375–1425; late Middle English (gerund); see publish, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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We were print people, gradually adjusting to a new way of publishing, and the notion of a website that would be continually updated throughout the day was unimaginable to us.
From Slate ● Nov. 6, 2026
It deployed $2.2 billion in private equity, including capital for the acquisition of a music publishing and technology platform, while segment monetization totaled $1.8 billion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
They helped pioneer a form of journalism that would come to define an entirely new era of publishing.
From Salon ● Nov. 5, 2026
Robbins previously faced $800,000 in debt, alongside problems in her marriage, before establishing her successful publishing and podcasting career.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026
As the paper’s in-house lawyer, it would be his job to advise the editors about the possible legal fallout from publishing classified documents.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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