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  • present participle of sign.
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signing

British  
/ ˈsaɪnɪŋ /

noun

  1. a specific set of manual signs used to communicate with deaf people

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Earlier on Wednesday, Trump held a tense meeting with Senate Republicans, after he abruptly called off a signing ceremony for a bipartisan housing bill.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

President Donald Trump has canceled the signing of 21st Century Road to Housing Act that was expected Wednesday, he posted on his social-media website.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

It doesn’t change the immutable fact that the person signing your paychecks is one of the most famous musicians on the planet.

From Salon • Jun. 23, 2026

He’s now on the verge of signing into law a bipartisan measure that delivers such a ban.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026

The young women were “spellbound” when they found themselves face-to-face with their national hero, who personally invited them to join the others signing up at the Zhukovsky Academy meeting point.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

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