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are tracing

  • present progressive
    of trace.
    trace
    noun
    a surviving mark, sign, or evidence of the former existence, influence, or action of some agent or event; vestige.

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By peering into Ryugu’s relatively pristine samples and comparing them with meteorites like Murchison and Orgueil, researchers are tracing the cosmic journey of life’s probable molecular ingredients.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026

“Crude oil prices are tracing another decline toward yearly lows amid oversupply, weak demand, and tariff concerns.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2025

In these cases, the homeowners are tracing the fire damage to DWP.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 14, 2025

Three people are being treated in hospital and authorities are tracing 161 contacts, Ms Mwalimu added.

From BBC ● Mar. 22, 2023

I feel truly grateful that, while you are tracing the noblest features of Beethoven's glorious career, you will commemorate the happiness bestowed upon me by the greatest genius of his time.

From Life of Beethoven by Anton Schindler