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rigging

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verb

present participle of rig

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of rigging
Noun
With no genuine opposition and a history of vote rigging, Lukashenko – in power since 1994 – has further slanted things in his favor this time around by banning overseas voting, removing the minimum turnout threshold and awarding himself lifelong immunity and a permanent seat in parliament. Tatsiana Kulakevich, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2025 Seeks to fabricate evidence to justify election rigging and do anything to block my new presidential candidacy. Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025 The rigging involved in The Fall Guy garbage truck chase was a world first for this type of vehicle. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025 Marines served aboard Navy ships, acting as sharpshooters in the rigging, firing down on the enemy as the ships rocked on the waves. Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rigging
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rigging
Noun
  • The tariffs will have an impact on just about everyone, from farmers unable to sell to China, to higher prices at home for everything from toys and clothing to high-tech electronics.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Wade inspired a line of clothing from Pirate Worldwide, an apparel company that has a purposeful story behind all its products.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Through this expansion, the brand strengthens its dedication to empowering multifaceted, multi-hyphenate women, equipping them with accessories that inspire confidence in every moment of their daily lives.
    Essence, Essence, 14 Feb. 2025
  • Alibaba has established itself as one of China’s leading technology companies and has developed its own large language models and voice assistants, equipping it with the knowledge to assist Apple in localizing its AI offerings.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 13 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • In fact, presidential paintings, from Washington to Obama, displayed in the White House, traditionally portray their subjects in business attire and formal poses.
    Barbara A. Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
  • From onstage wardrobes to around-the-grounds party attire and more, this year’s Coachella brought drama, theatricality, sheer looks and more.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Just reference these outfits any time wearing dresses with sandals starts to feel stale.
    Isabel Serra, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Speaking of which, the pregnant mother wore a black strapless dress with a large long bow on the front and a side part bun for her maternity shoot.
    Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 16 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • But 63% of the company’s apparel and accessories products are manufactured in Jordan, Vietnam, Cambodia or Indonesia; Trump had initially set tariff rates of 20%, 46%, 49% and 32%, respectively, on those nations.
    Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • In Season 1 of the HBO original series, Joel wore Wrangler several times, so the brand’s apparel was already in the show.
    Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 10 Apr. 2025

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“Rigging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigging. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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