- present participle of make.
making
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The total cost can be hundreds of pounds with savvy students renting, making or thrifting their outfits to save money.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Lobbying is a legitimate activity, but so is making sure the national interest prevails.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
He spent all 13 of his NFL seasons with the team, making four Pro Bowls and passing for a team record 248 touchdowns.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
Succession was making history long before Graham, 62, took her seat.
From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026
And one day, I was in the kitchen making a pitcher of lemonade.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
From a distance, the movie has the makings of a classic.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
"We realised we had a drummer and a few different players. Once we started meeting regularly, we realised we had the makings of a band."
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declined to confirm any agreement but said that "we perhaps have the makings of a deal here."
From Barron's ● May 28, 2026
A ragtag ensemble, a daunting task, an uncertain journey: Here are all the makings of a classic fantasy tale, with the bonus additions of Mr. Stead’s droll humor and eye for whimsical detail.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026
When both were second lieutenants, Bull had the makings of a good drill instructor while Virgil had the stuff to command many divisions of Marines.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
