- present participle of establish.
establishing
Example Sentences
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He later declined to seek a third presidential term, establishing the two-term tradition eventually written into the Constitution.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
The legislation establishing a right to assisted dying for some adults suffering from an incurable condition was passed by parliament in July after years of debate.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
“By establishing the CalEPA Youth Council, we are ensuring that young people can engage directly in climate action, serve California’s communities, and have a say in the future of our environment,” Newsom said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
Charles has certainly done that, establishing himself as a key player for Michael O'Neill, who returned as manager later in 2022 to replace Baraclough.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
With the breakup of communist Russia, Artemis Senior had decided to invest a huge chunk of the Fowl fortune in establishing new shipping lines to the vast continent.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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