roosting

verb

Definition of roostingnext
present participle of roost
1
as in perching
to come to rest after descending from the air pigeons flying home to roost on the roof

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2
as in nestling
to establish or place comfortably or snugly a gang of friends had roosted themselves around the ski lodge's massive fireplace

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  1. landing
  2. lodging
  3. positioning
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  • And long term, landing one of the 2025 draft class’ three prized forwards (James Hagens, Michael Misa or Porter Martone) or even dynamic blueliner Matthew Schaefer could be a significant difference-maker.
    Max Bultman, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Scott worked on the movement for weeks, finally landing on an uncanny approach where his pupils roll into his head while his jaw goes slack.
    Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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  • There’s also a strong farm-to-table food scene and lodging at many price points.
    Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
  • This approach aims to increase productivity by over 50 percent, enabling the company to expand its product range to mid-rise townhouses, multi-family homes, and lodging facilities.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of lodging
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  • As equity markets stabilize and investor confidence rebuilds, fintechs are positioning themselves to take advantage of improved conditions.
    Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • By consolidating data, preparing your team and refining processes, AI agents can deliver transformative results while positioning your business for sustained innovation and growth.
    Afif Khoury, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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