- present participle of dabble.
dabbling
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Intrigued, American anglers started dabbling with urchins, and having success.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
The 32-year-old began dabbling in the music world back in the 2010s, but his work really picked up steam in 2020 when his debut album Dissimulation shot to number two in the UK charts.
From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026
I moved to China for three and a half years, taking full advantage of the local happy hours, dabbling in fine dining and even splitting the cost of a housekeeper with my roommate.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 28, 2026
He later spent time in Hungary, dabbling in nationalist politics and earning a doctorate degree.
From Salon ● Apr. 22, 2026
Without the answer he could continue dabbling with the dream.
From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston
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