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  • present participle of place.
Definitions

placing









NOUN
placement
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG


Example Sentences

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Placing a valuation on all of this isn’t easy.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Placing seafarers on an uninsured ship is a breach of maritime law.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Placing an IRA directly in a trust during his lifetime is legally invalid and could trigger significant tax or estate-planning issues.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Placing it last lets others form their own judgment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025

Placing his hands on the shag carpet, Ralph walked himself off the bed some, closer to the door.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen




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