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entering
  • present participle of enter.

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Entering Game 3, Towns has outplayed and mind-melted San Antonio’s starry giant, Victor Wembanyama, attacking the basket without fear of the Luxor Obelisk looming in the paint.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Entering Sunday, four teams had offensive ratings more than 110 after Minnesota’s 109.5 was the best in the league in 2025.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Entering into the job centres is really depressing.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Entering Tuesday’s action, 349 different major-league players had produced at least one home run this season.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

“Let’s go, Tansy. I told you, this floor is off-limits. Entering a crime scene before it’s cleared is evidence tampering. It’s against the law.”

From "Confessions of a Murder Suspect" by James Patterson