- present participle of center.
centering
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of centering
Example Sentences
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This year, “A Very Laufey Day” will include experiences in 75 cities across 25 countries, centering on the theme of “A Celebration of the Arts.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
In fact, she was treating herself daily to gelato and centering carbs at every meal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
Going into the tournament there was a lot of talk centering on how Aronimink could prove too easy for the world's best.
From BBC ● May 16, 2026
This time, instead of centering around the private sector, a Treasury crisis could hamper the government’s ability to finance itself.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 16, 2026
But instead, I force myself to take three deep, centering breaths.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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