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centring

British

/ ˈsɛntrɪŋ /

noun

a temporary structure, esp one made of timber, used to support an arch during construction

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"It's about efficiency and just centring manufacturing into one place, rather than having multiple sites across Europe," Ms Brankin explains.

From BBC • Aug. 8, 2025

Both Smale and Carey feel passionately about reclaiming the word geek and centring the show around a character who thinks learning is cool.

From BBC • May 30, 2024

Ovechkin went to the net where he neatly deflected a hard centring pass from Max Pacioretty into the top corner.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 18, 2024

This fifth visit to the world of Mad Max is a prequel centring on Theron's character Furiosa, and stars Anya Taylor-Joy as her earlier self.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2023

Vast as her imagination was, it was blinded by centring on herself.

From Barnaby A Novel by Ramsay, R.

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