detailing
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of detailing
First recorded in 1970–75; detail ( def. 13 ) + -ing 1
Example Sentences
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"They are essential to eco-systems", he says, detailing how as scavengers they remove tonnes of waste on a "phenomenal scale".
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
For the new Canadian prime minister, reading intelligence reports detailing the gravity of the crisis, it was a breaking point.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
The probe was triggered in September when the “Pablo Torre Finds Out” podcast aired an episode detailing a contract Leonard received from Aspiration, a self-described “socially-conscious and sustainable banking services and investment products” firm.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
Speaking at the close of the fourth day, Stokes explained why the public announcement was made during play, detailing it was a plan between his agents and the ECB.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
It begins by describing how blacks were asked to become involved in the crisis, detailing in dramatic fashion what they did.
From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy
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