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fix·ing | \ ˈfik-siŋ 
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\Definition of fixing
1 : the act or process of one that fixes
2 plural fixings\ ˈfik-siŋz , often -sənz \ : customary accompaniments : trimmings a turkey dinner with all the fixings
\ : customary accompaniments : trimmings a turkey dinner with all the fixingsExamples of fixing in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web Attorneys general from 11 Midwestern states have asked the Justice Department to investigate potential price fixing among meatpacking companies.
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Aj Willingham, CNN, "5 things to know for May 14: Stay-home orders, vaccines, Dr. Bright, Flynn, groceries," 14 May 2020 The package also comes with Spanish rice, black beans, and all the fixings for fajitas, including guacamole and Mexi-queso.
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Amanda Albee, Dallas News, "Make ramen, pizza, sushi and sourdough with fun meal kits from Dallas restaurants," 1 May 2020 As Darby prepared to spend Thanksgiving by himself eating macaroni and cheese in his empty store, a customer stopped by with a serving of turkey and all the fixings.
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Washington Post, "An independent bookstore owner is facing the last chapter of his beloved business," 3 Dec. 2019 Lawry’s Prime Rib will have traditional individual prime rib dinners plus family-style meals including the au jus, horseradish and salad, and all the fixings including bread, creamed spinach, creamed corn, gravy and Yorkshire pudding.
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Ramona Saviss, The Hollywood Reporter, "Where to Order Easter Brunch and Dinner in Los Angeles," 3 Apr. 2020 An Egyptian player whose brother was banned from the sport for life for match-fixing has been suspended from tennis for alleged integrity violations.
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BostonGlobe.com, "Swiss court rules against runner Caster Semenya in hormone therapy case," 1 Aug. 2019 Furthermore, match-fixing and corruption were considered so rife that an ethics committee was founded to clean up the game.
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Jenni Marsh, CNN, "The foreign footballers giving up their passports to become Chinese," 29 July 2019 In order to go after a company for price gouging the state in Michigan, for instance, prosecutors would have to prove price fixing or fraud — a much higher bar.
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Lydia Depillis, ProPublica, "In Desperation, New York State Pays Up to 15 Times the Normal Prices for Medical Equipment," 2 Apr. 2020 While some of the menu prices might rise with the more upscale fixings, the tasting menu barely does: $50 will buy you eight courses, and for another $40 to $50, a choice of wine or sake pairings or a combination of both.
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Fortune, "Vancouver Is a Haven for Cheap but Delicious Tasting Menus," 18 Aug. 2019
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