Billings
Josh, pen name of Henry Wheeler Shaw.
William, 1746–1800, U.S. composer noted for his hymns.
a city in S Montana.
the relative position in which a performer or act is listed on handbills, posters, etc.:
A star usually receives billing above the title of the play.
advertising; publicity:
The show was a sellout weeks ahead of the opening because of advance billing.
the amount of business done by a firm, especially an advertising agency, within a specified period of time.
an act or instance of preparing or sending out a bill or invoice.
the total amount of the cost of goods or services billed to a customer, usually covering purchases made or services rendered within a specified period of time.
Contemporary Examples
Montana’s Real-Life Walter White Michael Daly December 19, 2013
New Suspect in Florida Killings Rick Outzen July 22, 2009
Anatomy of a Massacre Rick Outzen August 18, 2009
Florida Murders a Contract Hit? Rick Outzen July 20, 2009
America’s 20 Snowiest Cities The Daily Beast December 26, 2010
Historical Examples
Catherine: A Story William Makepeace Thackeray
Beauty and The Beast, and Tales From Home Bayard Taylor
The Water Goats and Other Troubles Ellis Parker Butler
Si Klegg, Book 5 (of 6) John McElroy
Mr. Crewe’s Career, Complete Winston Churchill
noun
(theatre) the relative importance of a performer or act as reflected in the prominence given in programmes, advertisements, etc
(mainly US & Canadian) public notice or advertising (esp in the phrase advance billing)
n.
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