- present participle of mention.
mentioning
Example Sentences
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Pyongyang's state media criticised the drills on Wednesday as a "most immediate and open threat", without mentioning Trump's order.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
He keeps mentioning that he’s working to adjust his schedule so he doesn’t have to work late, seemingly for his own lifestyle, but I’m not counting on it.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
U.S. military personnel in Taiwan are often referred to as “American English teachers,” a term used to avoid mentioning the American military explicitly, as their presence in Taiwan has long been an open secret.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
“A lot of nervousness,” Hernández said about playing again, mentioning that he had a panic attack when first learning of his worse-than-expected diagnosis.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
Margaret ate a whole Peanut Buster Parfait without once mentioning cholesterol or calories.
From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg
