beveling

verb

variants or bevelling
present participle of bevel
as in chamfering

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  1. milling
  2. filing
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  • Window closing to find survivors These are the kinds of scenes playing out across La Guaira state, with people milling around in the streets after being left homeless, uncertain of what to do next.
    — Fernando Narro Roman, NPR, 28 June 2026
  • In addition to the extra security guards milling about, many of the areas that were formerly open to the public were closed off by fences and guarded exits.
    — Seamus Bozeman Follow, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
Definition of milling
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  • That could include filing a civil claim with the Justice Department under the Whistleblower Protection Act or using other federal statutes to pursue compensation in a lawsuit against the government.
    — Jay Weaver July 21, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
  • At least a handful of IATSE Locals are helping their members push back, filing objections on their behalf with Contract Services.
    — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026
Definition of filing
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