franking

verb

present participle of frank
as in mailing

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  1. mailing
  2. posting
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  • In his 10 years living on Skid Row, Gaines visited the post office at least twice a month, mailing money to his family in New Orleans to help care for his elderly mother.
    — Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
  • My free repair options included mailing the phone in or taking it to the nearest Google Store, in Washington DC’s Georgetown neighborhood, an easy bus or bike ride from my house.
    — Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 26 June 2026
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  • Chef McGrady shared the wealth, posting the exact recipe for Diana's favorite breakfast on his YouTube channel in June 2025.
    — Emma Banks, InStyle, 2 July 2026
  • Moreno Mendez was released from the Tarrant County jail after posting a $10,000 bond, according to court records.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026
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