access
noun
the ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, speak with, or use; admittance.
accessing
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present participleof access.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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A lost or stolen phone, or one that hasn’t been fully paid off, can be blocked from accessing cellular networks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
In 2024, Australian police charged a married Russian-born couple with spying for Moscow, accusing them of accessing national security-related material from the military.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
Following the report by the ombudsman, NHS England said it was "completely unacceptable for those who are deaf or have visual loss to face barriers to accessing or understanding the healthcare they need".
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
In response to cases of law enforcement officers across the country improperly accessing Flock for personal reasons, the company rolled out a voluntary audit tool in April.
From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2026
Rural shoppers across large swaths of the country were similarly out of luck when it came to accessing fresh produce.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
