- present participle of establish.
establishing
Example Sentences
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This minimizes the risk of traumatization while putting the investigative focus where it belongs, which is on establishing the conduct of those accused.
From Slate ● Oct. 2, 2026
The US defence department said last year Beijing had likely considered establishing military facilities in around 20 countries, mostly in Africa and Asia -- not including Laos.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
Another key element of the measure is establishing a two-year budget cycle for the city, which currently adopts its budget annually.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
This echoes calls from OpenAI and Anthropic leaders to pace the frontier of AI development, in part by establishing international bodies to set AI standards.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
Was it like establishing a front line in a war?
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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