- present participle of establish.
establishing
Example Sentences
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Subsequent environmental testing strengthened that evidence, without conclusively establishing how the contamination occurred.
From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2026
Conveniently, Mummery's relocation came at a time when Scotland was establishing its reputation as a centre for marine power expertise.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
She also said becoming a mother after establishing her career would allow her to “really sink in and be present” with her children.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
As researchers work toward studying smaller, rocky exoplanets in greater detail, establishing a reliable connection between stellar chemistry and planetary composition becomes increasingly important.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026
Was it like establishing a front line in a war?
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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