- present participle of recite.
reciting
Example Sentences
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As activists gather beneath tarpaulin sheets in New Delhi, often holding all-night political debates, singing or reciting poetry, delivery drivers from online platforms weave through the barricades.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
That day, around 2,000 couples tied the knot in a mass religious ceremony, wearing the same dresses and suits, reciting their vows in unison.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026
Students reciting Annapolis’ “Midshipman Ethos” say they’re “united by our oath to defend the Constitution,” not their background.
From Slate ● Jun. 24, 2026
He had the role of reciting the adhan, the call to prayer, at another mosque for some time.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026
He watched as the fox sprinkled “magic herbs” on the pillow, reciting another strange spell as she did so.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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