- present participle of research.
researching
Example Sentences
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He said the chain spent two years researching what Americans looked for when they chose fast food, and how pizza could compete for more of those meals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
"Everybody's lonely at some point, but some people are not OK admitting that," says Professor Melody Ding, an epidemiologist researching social connection and loneliness at the University of Sydney.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
I spend years researching and writing books that cobble together the nuggets of information I’ve gathered.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
His firm spent 18 months researching the natural-gas landscape, concluding that a shortage is unavoidable by the second half of 2028.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
“When you’re in a library, researching a topic, you’re on a scavenger hunt, looking for clues and prizes in books instead of your attic or backyard.”
From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein
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