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filming

American  
[fil-ming] / ˈfɪl mɪŋ /

noun

  1. the act or period of photographing, especially of a motion picture.

Etymology

Origin of filming

First recorded in 1885–90; film + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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“I did not enjoy filming it,” she confesses.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

It isn’t clear who is filming the footage or how the incident was arranged.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Cloud's death and Hollywood strikes halted production of the show's third season, which was due to start filming in December 2023.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

The pair got married shortly after filming the BBC show.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Here is a small sample of what we heard that night while filming for Discovery Times.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman

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