prompt
adjective
done, performed, delivered, etc., at once or without delay.
prompting
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present participleof prompt.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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Cleveland-Cliffs plans to lay off up to 500 workers at its Stelco operations in Canada, prompting opposition from the Canadian government.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
She said the company warned her that her contract would be cancelled if she failed to pay, prompting her to transfer a further £1,800.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
A portion of Pacific Coast Highway in Orange County is closed after a crack appeared in the hillside below the road, prompting closer inspection from officials after last weekend’s storms and high surf.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
The killing of Shakur, also known as 2Pac, was one of America's most famous cold cases, prompting endless debate among music fans over who did it, and why.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026
He had been posed so often that he seemed to know what was wanted of him when the press corps buzzed around, prompting the reporters to dub him “Movie Star.”
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
