- present participle of establish.
establishing
Example Sentences
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Shortly after Newsom took office in 2019, he signed legislation establishing the drinking water fund.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
“Regulatory clarity—even if it slows the frontier—can be positive for the industry by establishing durable rules of the road, reducing tail risks, and broadening public acceptance.”
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Sanders noted that OpenAI has backed establishing a public wealth fund that gives every citizen “a stake in AI-driven economic growth,” with rivals supporting similar plans.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
The film revels in languid establishing shots of the Santa Clara Valley, with the hilly Diablo Range in the background.
From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026
After asking him to state his name for the record and establishing that he had previously appeared in court and testified against Walter McMillian, it was time to get to the heart of things.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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