- present participle of incline.
inclining
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Etymology
Origin of inclining
First recorded in 1300–50, inclining is from the Middle English word enclinynge. See incline, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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Inclining her head, she quietly replied: "I understand."
From Mother by Gorky, Maksim
Inclining sideways, so that their long hair falls far over, they glide this way and that; one foot continually in the air, and their fingers thrown forth, and twirling in the moonbeams.
From Omoo by Melville, Herman
Inclining his course westwardly from the Nacoochee valley, De Soto set out for Guaxule, which marked the limit of the queen's dominion, and which has been identified as Old Town, in Murray County.
From Stories Of Georgia by Harris, Joel Chandler
Inclining to adopt this conclusion, Mr. Rayburn answered cautiously that his stay at the seaside would depend on circumstances.
From Little Novels by Collins, Wilkie
Inclining his head, He with tones calm, unshaken, and silvery, said, "Sir Ridley may enter."
From Lucile by Meredith, Owen
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