- present participle of count.
counting
Example Sentences
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Alongside counting calories or eating smaller portions, many people add exercise into the equation when trying to lose weight to help tip the balance.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 22, 2026
But the poll found that Californians by greater than a 2-to-1 margin — 65% to 31% — are confident local election officials are accurately and fairly counting ballots.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
In its report on Wednesday, the observers said the results tabulation process "deteriorated significantly" once counting had resumed after a six-hour pause.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
"The moral victory is already mine," Binface told AFP at the counting centre early Friday.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
I am counting on you to help me.
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
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