placing
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Early calculations suggest it completes one orbit roughly every year, placing it at a distance from its star similar to Earth's orbit around the Sun.
From Science Daily
Another bettor netted more than $400,000 after placing a wager that Nicolás Maduro would soon be out as Venezuela’s leader less than five hours before nighttime explosions rocked the capital of Caracas.
But the scheme has been criticised as placing a further burden on the public purse, and forcing applicants to go through a humiliating process to "prove" they are experiencing hardship.
From BBC
They were undefeated this season, placing first for both the rhythm and free dance portions of every competition.
From Los Angeles Times
Lily holds up my floppy straw beach hat, placing it on her head so the brim fully covers her eyes.
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
