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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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While some might think signing Bauer might be a risky move for an MLB organization, Bauer feels his plan is foolproof in that regard.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

"This is a watershed moment in the history of both Poland and the European Union," Prime Minister Donald Tusk said at a ceremony for the signing of the agreement.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

If your new employer offers a health-insurance plan, it’s important to understand what you’re signing up for.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

So, allow the experimentation where, I mean, obviously you want patients to be fully informed about what they’re signing up to, but let the researchers get access to patients who want to make these trials.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 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