- present participle of outline.
outlining
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This was accompanied by a long essay outlining Zuckerberg's vision for artificial intelligence in which he stressed the need to remain competitive against countries like China, among other issues.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
He appeared on Crooked Media and NPR and sat for Q&As with Ross Douthat, outlining his worldview for skeptical but receptive hosts.
From Slate ● Aug. 7, 2026
Other times, students submitting questionable claims get an email outlining the squad’s discoveries and are given 24 hours to respond.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
One state representative said this framework will essentially “define the corners of the football field” by outlining how large cuts should be based on reservoir levels.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
Hence it seems appropriate to conclude this book by looking to the future of the discipline of history, and by outlining some of the unresolved issues.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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