- present participle of book.
booking
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Emmanuel Banuelos spent weeks planning the perfect proposal, selecting a picturesque spot at a Laguna Beach park, enlisting his soon-to-be sister-in-law as a videographer and booking a mariachi band to play his girlfriend’s favorite music.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026
The museum later apologised to those who had been unable to enter and said they would be issued refunds and priority booking slots for a rearranged time.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
Organisers confirmed last month that tickets for the weekend were at their highest price ever - £408, including a £5 booking fee per ticket - an increase of £29.50 from the last event in 2025.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
On the other hand, little digital companions can make AI more palatable to users, providing an entry point to show off real-world capabilities such as ordering groceries or booking reservations.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 3, 2026
Once they locate your paperwork, they’ll start booking you in.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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There is no indication yet of broader cancellations or weaker bookings beyond FlyDubai’s suspended Israel service.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
The museum said it planned to introduce longer opening hours to prevent queues building during the day and allow people with later bookings more time to view the exhibition.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
Airbnb has been using internal AI tools to build and release app features faster, converting more visitors into paid bookings.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
The card also comes with up to $400 in annual hotel credits, divided into two $200 credits for eligible bookings via Bilt’s travel portal.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
There were all those train bookings and boat bookings and hotel bookings to be made in advance by letter.
From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl
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