- present participle of describe.
describing
Example Sentences
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Everything she and her small team make in downtown Los Angeles is handmade and “takes time,” she said, describing the steps involved in crafting quality candles.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
While at Superdry, she said she did not have any direct interaction with Holder, describing him as having an almost "celebrity-like" status.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
Institutional Shareholder Services, a proxy advisory firm, recommended that shareholders vote against the pay package, describing the awards as being of “extraordinary value.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026
“I didn’t know Pinky had so many fans!” laughs Valdez while describing the predicament he was in.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026
He does a good job of describing the various shades of green his sister turned when she got seasick.
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
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