coloring
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Spelling tips for coloring The word coloring is hard to spell for two reasons. First, it can be tempting to use a double l or double r. Second, in British English, the word is spelled with a u (colouring), unlike in American English. How to spell coloring: When it comes to color, keep it simple. Too much color, and too many letters, is distracting. You don't need any extra letters, like a double l, double r, or u. Then, you add the suffix -ing to the base word color to form coloring.
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Origin of coloring
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; see origin at color, -ing 1
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“But I think finding those ways to isolate yourself, finding hobbies in the hotel room: Coloring, journaling, reading, Fortnite. I’m a bit of a gamer so that has definitely helped me to just like relax.”
From Washington Times • Jul. 6, 2023
Coloring within the lines — of an intricate pattern, for example — appears to be especially effective.
From New York Times • May 22, 2023
Coloring and Activity Book or the lyrics of Loudon Wainwright III’s song “Dead Skunk,” “You got your dead skunk in the middle of the road stinkin’ to high heaven.”
From Scientific American • Apr. 12, 2022
The grumblings began around the release of his third mixtape, Coloring Book, a gospel-themed work that chronicled Chance’s transformation from an existentially adrift, saddened youngster to a religious father of a young daughter.
From Slate • Aug. 28, 2021
Coloring books and glittery pens and erasers shaped like Noah’s ark.
From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor
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