- present participle of establish.
establishing
Example Sentences
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“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
He was responsible for establishing Fortune as an independent company and is credited with turning around the media brand.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 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
“Yesterday at the meeting they mentioned his name. He’s stubborn, you know. He wouldn’t talk about radio or establishing ties, so they lost patience. He— I’ve got to go. ’
From "Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution" by Ji-li Jiang
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