machining

present participle of machine

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Verb
  • With his irresistible positivity, Towers, who’s spent years refining his craft, still feels like someone at the start of a much bigger story.
    Ali Lerman, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
  • Committee Chair Rhodesia Ransom, D-Tracy, said the Local Government Committee was expected to continue refining the measure and would also work with State Fire Marshal Daniel Berlant to address the hobby rocketry concerns.
    Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
Verb
  • For more than 75 years, a strong partnership between universities and the federal government has made this leadership possible—fueling innovation, strengthening our economy and improving the human condition.
    Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 16 June 2026
  • The foundation aims to find new ways to expand today’s tent of philanthropists dedicated to improving their surrounding areas.
    James Pollard, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Verb
  • Another was a shining red orb of a hue the observer had never seen before.
    Collin Binkley, Fortune, 15 June 2026
  • Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.
    Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
Verb
  • Layered cuts and bangs can add dimension and reduce weight, enhancing the overall look of thick hair.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
  • The district’s priorities include sustaining full-day kindergarten in all elementary schools, providing free breakfast for all students, enhancing mental health training and resources for students and staff, expanding career technical education and opening new pre-K centers.
    Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 16 June 2026
Verb
  • Israel began carrying out a wave of powerful strikes across southern Lebanon following the incident.
    Lou Robinson, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
  • Officials said one defendant, Heriberto Rodriguez of Framingham, Massachusetts, is accused of carrying out more than $546,000 in benefit fraud involving MassHealth, Social Security, housing assistance and SNAP benefits.
    Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • Des Moines east-sider Jones-Brown, who works as the assistant chief diversity officer for staff equity at Grinnell College, said the love of volunteering and bettering the community laid the foundation for her run.
    Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 2 June 2026
  • The chain is looking to focus on menu innovation — like bettering its McCrispy chicken line — and improve kitchen operations.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 2 June 2026
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“Machining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/machining. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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