- present participle of confer.
conferring
Example Sentences
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A firefighting aircraft was able to fly over the fire Monday and was conferring with firefighters on the ground to decide whether it would be possible to use more aircraft, Theune said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2026
Back in Chiapas, where he said he can’t find work, he is helping his parents cultivate their land, while also conferring with Maria on how they might reunite.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 2026
"After conferring with the league office, because Lamar didn't take starter reps in practice, we updated our report to reflect his practice participation," the Ravens said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 2025
But Indians in the US face the longest wait of any foreign nationality to receive a green card conferring lawful permanent residency.
From BBC ● Feb. 10, 2025
After conferring with General Read, Washburn orders his tiny cavalry to assemble just out of rifle range, in columns of four, then addresses the ranks.
From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly
