- present participle of establish.
establishing
Example Sentences
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In 1984, President Cleveland signed a congressional act establishing the first Monday of September as a legal holiday, which has become known for promotional sales as well as a day off for many.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026
In 2022, the Conservative government committed to establishing such a service as part of the Building Safety Act, aimed at strengthening safety and regulatory standards in light of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
The Wachtell report also does a sly job of establishing what we all kind of knew: these Leonard deals never made much sense.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
"Conditional OCC approval is an important first step towards establishing the proposed Revolut Bank US," Nik Storonsky, the firm's co-founder and CEO, said in a statement.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
Kabuo recognized Carl’s neat hand in things, his way of establishing a rigid order, the force that had driven him, years before, to keep his tackle box shipshape.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
