- present participle of climb.
climbing
Example Sentences
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Climbing up stairs was like walking up an escalator.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Climbing gas costs translate to higher prices for other goods as manufacturers price in the increased cost of transportation.
From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026
Climbing stairs was linked to a 10% lower risk.
From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026
Some of the climbs, such as "Army Dreamers", "Tactician" and "The Butcher" are described as "classics" by UK Climbing.
From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026
Climbing, she held her mittened hands to her mouth and breathed into them for warmth.
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
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