- present participle of collect.
collecting
Example Sentences
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In addition, its large upper beak appears to have been well suited for collecting tactile information from the surrounding environment.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 9, 2026
Once we begin collecting Social Security and our pensions, we’ll receive about $110,000 annually, which should cover our living expenses.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 8, 2026
Sean Harding downloaded Whatnot, a live-shopping app, after rekindling his childhood baseball-card collecting hobby.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Jenner hates the paparazzi for invading her privacy but sees no moral quandary in collecting a check from Mark Zuckerberg, who wants to invade everyone’s privacy.
From Slate ● Aug. 5, 2026
Sit around collecting dust while the rest of the world earned their living.
From "Worth" by A. LaFaye
