describing
- present participle of describe.
Example Sentences
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"I discovered that he was still in there almost two years after we'd had the funeral," she said, describing the discovery as "distressing".
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
Ms. Aviv opens her book by describing her own mother’s longing to become a writer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Shopkeepers told BBC London at the time how they had locked their doors, with one describing it as "really scary".
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
“Any EA Sports game should have a Pat McAfee song on it,” Ernest said in describing the former West Virginia standout’s musical style.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
There are several more lines of text, describing some of the issues this group has fought for.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
