affiancing

verb

present participle of affiance
as in proposing

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  1. proposing
  2. promising
  3. engaging
  4. committing
  5. pledging
  6. wedding
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  • The government is proposing stricter medical cannabis rules that would require in-person doctor visits for cannabis flower prescriptions and pharmacy pickups.
    — Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Many Americans straining to pay for Affordable Care Act health insurance are unlikely to get relief next year, according to a new analysis that shows insurers in the marketplace are proposing a second straight year of double-digit premium hikes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
Definition of proposing
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  • That Santos ranked among some of the best midfielders in the Premier League for line-breaking passes last season is promising.
    — Carl Anka, New York Times, 10 July 2026
  • After the planning board vote, Miami City Commissioner Damian Pardo held a town hall meeting at which Regalado and other county officials sought to allay those fears, promising to shield the neighborhood and develop traffic-mitigation measures.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
Definition of promising
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  • The technologies being validated through the Apex Recordhunter program are intended for future high-speed interceptor drones capable of engaging increasingly fast aerial threats, including one-way attack drones and other unmanned systems.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
  • Therefore, real-world physical data collection is paramount, with Faraday Future engaging youth in robotics to gather this crucial information.
    — Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of engaging
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  • Kane went from penalty scorer to committing a foul that led to a Mexico penalty, kicking the leg of Brian Gutiérrez while trying to clear the ball.
    — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
  • Drop Shots 😱 A player in the girls’ singles was disqualified from her match after committing a cardinal Wimbledon sin.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of committing
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  • Emory University launched its Emory Advantage initiative in 2007, pledging to eliminate loans from aid awards for middle-income families.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • China ratified the protocols in 1987, pledging not to test nuclear weapons within the zone or threaten to use them against signatories with territory in the region.
    — Huizhong Wu, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of pledging
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  • The event served as a precursor to their lavish 1,000-person wedding the next day, both of which were held at Madison Square Garden.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 6 July 2026
  • My child’s lack of response combined with their noncommittal attitude toward a visit with me makes planning a small family wedding a difficult task.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026
Definition of wedding
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