- present participle of collect.
collecting
Example Sentences
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Collecting trash from local rivers sounds great, but how does it work?
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
Collecting Pokemon cards has become a form of investment beyond collecting, trading or playing.
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026
Collecting at 66½ is more relevant to your benefit.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 16, 2026
Collecting direct samples of the ice would require sending a robotic mission to the region.
From Science Daily • Dec. 27, 2025
"Collecting orphans? Does that lift an ounce of guilt? You have been among mortals too long. Gods should not suffer guilt. You are the goddess of war. Celebrate!"
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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