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milling

[mil-ing] / ˈmɪl ɪŋ /


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Same-day zirconia crowns are already offered in some dental practices, but they are typically produced by milling rather than 3D printing.

From Science Daily Aug. 23, 2026

Investigators also seized about 20,000 rounds of ammunition, including armor-piercing rounds, multiple firearm suppressors and about 15 firearm milling fixtures used to illegally manufacture and modify AR-15-style lower receivers, according to the statement.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2026

Born in 1932 in South Africa to Lithuanian Jewish immigrants who ran a malt business, Kirsh ventured into grain milling and then distribution, according to news reports.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 30, 2026

There wasn't exactly an air of shock among members milling around the tea and coffee tables in Paisley.

From BBC Feb. 27, 2026

In fact, she was never left alone, the older woman even milling about in the hallway outside the bathroom when she went in.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline

Todd said in the release that millings will be placed around the barricades to keep them from being moved.

From Washington Times Dec. 31, 2015




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