stationing

present participle of station
as in appointing
to assign to a place or position stationed guards around the perimeter of the encampment

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Recent Examples of stationing Compositionally, the girl refuses to assume the traditional blocking of a model at the center of the picture, stationing herself instead to the right and leaving an empty area of floor to occupy the center of the canvas. Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026 Saturn stationing retrograde today asks you to review your routines and duties. Usa Today, USA Today, 26 July 2026 However, with Mercury stationing retrograde in Cancer on June 29 — the ruler of this Mars in Gemini transit — old feelings, conversations and even ex-lovers could circle back around for some unfinished business. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026 The month closes on June 29 with a full moon in Capricorn alongside Mercury stationing retrograde, putting a warm spotlight on your inner circle and local community. Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2026 His administration has declared Cuba a national security threat and has threatened military action against the communist-run island, stationing naval warships off its shores. Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026 When Wick took a woman down to the beach, the victim followed, allegedly to act as security, stationing himself near the boardwalk steps. Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 7 May 2026 The Air Force previously considered stationing a set of F-35s in Boise, which can reach speeds of up to 1,200 mph. Hali Smith april 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 2026 The bill separately bans ICE agents from stationing themselves near childcare centers while performing immigration enforcement. Andrew Graham april 15, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
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  • In addition to appointing Legros to his new team, Ternus is looking to shake up Apple’s design organization, Bloomberg News has reported.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The Idaho State Public Defender’s Office — possibly through its Alternate Counsel Division — will be tasked with appointing him an attorney, according to an order signed by Judge Steven Hippler of Idaho’s 4th Judicial District.
    Alex Brizee July 30, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026
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  • With Dolphin expected to affect part of Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu, residents whose houses were damaged by last week’s deadly earthquake were placing blue tarps on roofs and walls to prevent water damage.
    ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Either thaw them at room temperature or reheat them by wrapping frozen muffins or loaves in foil and placing them in a 300ºF oven for 12 to 15 minutes (muffins) or up to 30 minutes (loaves) until heated through.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026
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  • The aviation double-major at Western Michigan University sent out about 100 applications to a slew of employers posting summer opportunities, including retailers, restaurants, landscapers and airports.
    Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • He was booked in the jail Wednesday morning and released after posting bond later that day, online records show.
    Jack Leo, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026

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“Stationing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stationing. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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