deliver
verb (used with object)
to carry and turn over (letters, goods, etc.) to the intended recipient or recipients.
delivering
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present participleof deliver.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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The work has brought the observatory's powerful instruments into exceptionally sharp focus, with its main camera system now delivering image quality nearly 30% better than predicted.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
Salazar’s attorney indicated that length wasn’t especially relevant and shifted the conversation to the business and profit motive of delivering videos, but Barrett was skeptical.
From Slate ● Oct. 17, 2026
The sceptics will say Barcola needs to start delivering in the Premier League too, and Florian Wirtz has been taking a bit of a battering for his performances.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
“Our mission—to entertain the world—is ambitious, and delivering on it requires us to be disciplined about where we prioritize our people and resources,” they told employees.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
There was a selfless and steely tone to his voice, that of a person delivering bad news to other people while remaining strong on their behalf.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
