refine
verb (used with object)
to bring to a fine or a pure state; free from impurities.
refining
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present participleof refine.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Under her leadership, BP is accelerating efforts to cut net debt, aided by elevated oil and gas prices, as well as exceptional refining margins that have provided a cash windfall.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
BP's results follow bumper profits announced by Britain's Shell and France's TotalEnergies on Thursday thanks to higher refining margins and hydrocarbon prices.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026
TotalEnergies TTE 0.10%increase; green up pointing triangle reported a surge in third-quarter net profit, as the French energy major got a boost from high energy prices and refining margins.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
TotalEnergies benefited from "a high-price environment characterised by historic refining margin levels and a bull gas market", Pouyanne said in a statement.
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
Goldman worked on his decision tree for years, steadily refining and perfecting it.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
