- present participle of copy.
copying
Example Sentences
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Recalling that she grew up being warned away from copying off someone else’s test because “cheating is only cheating yourself,” she sounds glum.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
Tesla was going to unveil it in the first quarter, but Elon Musk opted to nix the reveal, citing the risk of competitors copying Tesla’s progress.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
This week, Kirby fired back: “I did take inspiration from what Delta has done. But we long ago stopped copying them.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026
Through a process called "distilling", such firms are essentially copying AI technology developed by US companies, he said.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
He was copying the words down—L'Art D’Aime—when the wall behind him moved.
From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett
