rack-renting

verb

Definition of rack-rentingnext
present participle of rack-rent
as in renting

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  1. renting
  2. hiring
  3. letting
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  • The filmmakers have been based in New York City for almost 20 years and have experienced firsthand the affordability crisis of renting in the city.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Love, even romantic love (with the burly Icelandic man who is now renting the Miller farm), becomes possible as Sam recognizes that the way out is forward.
    Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of renting
Verb
  • Experts in the Forbes Communications Council indicated that hiring talent who can connect with the audience enhances the likelihood of a campaign's success.
    Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Small wins along the way, like a personalized response from a hiring manager or a new LinkedIn connection, are stepping stones toward success.
    Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of hiring
Verb
  • Instead of letting the tension build; an open, honest conversation could really clear the air.
    Jasmine Secrest, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Then on Monday, shortly after the champagne sprays in the locker room had dried, the team began tweaking its roster for next season, letting players know who would be coming back and who might be moving on.
    Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of letting
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