smoking
- present participle of smoke.
Example Sentences
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O’Regan said he didn’t think there was just “one smoking gun” driving the declines.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
They also reported their consumption of fruit juice, whole fruit and other foods and beverages, along with information about body measurements, physical activity and smoking.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026
While all damage from smoking may not be erased, quitters can add healthy years to the end of their life, which can be just as important to them as how long they live.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Cardiovascular conditions such as high cholesterol and hypertension frequently clustered together, while behaviors like smoking and drinking also tended to occur as groups.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 13, 2026
The men are all of them dandies, smoking pipes and wearing colorful cravats at the neck.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
