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seating

present participle of seat
1
as in sitting
to cause to sit down the usher seated them in the third row

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as in inducting
to put into an office or welcome into an organization with special ceremonies one of the first appointments that he made after being seated as president of the state senate

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Recent Examples of seating The decision coincides with the airline's move away from its current open-seating system. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025 There’s a wealth of seating options to take in the views or cozy up by the double-sided fireplace that delineates the living and dining rooms. Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025 Additional game details, seating locations and ticket information will be released at a later date. Shane Connuck october 9, Charlotte Observer, 10 Oct. 2025 Maintain the Flow Working with a limited footprint, Alice made sure to pack in plenty of seating downstairs without overcrowding it. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for seating
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  • While the big luxury brands spent the pandemic and post-pandemic era driving up prices on shoppers who were sitting at home and looking to spend, the sector is now feeling the aftereffects with much shakier sales in a challenging consumer landscape.
    Evan Clark, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
  • So the thing that’s exciting me, even more than sitting behind the judges table and being on television, is hanging out with my friends.
    McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
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  • San Jose celebrated another set of sports heroes Thursday night at SAP Center, inducting the 30th class into the San Jose Sports Hall of Fame.
    Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Mayor Josh Huddlestun administered the oath of office, officially inducting the recruits into the department.
    Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2025
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  • Eisenman has also broadened the brand’s appeal to bring in other generations, most recently inaugurating a 360-degree campaign with new global ambassador Leighton Meester.
    Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Japan and the world commemorated the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, inaugurating a new era of human history.
    Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 7 Aug. 2025

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“Seating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seating. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.

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