assembling
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present participleof assemble.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
assembleverb (used with object)to bring together or gather into one place, company, body, or whole.
Example Sentences
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Staffers have begun assembling a list of possible investigations and witnesses, according to people familiar with the discussions.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
The genre takes a distinctly techno-infused approach to the dembow rhythm, stripping reggaeton of any acoustic elements and assembling them anew on a laptop to sound colder and faster.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
Although it existed during a period when galaxy clusters were still assembling, it already displayed the size and organized structure typically associated with clusters in the modern universe.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026
Sometimes you want to make a substitution to an order without worrying whether it will get lost between the person wearing the headset and the person assembling your food.
From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2026
I kissed Harry’s bent head and went out to the porch, where the others were assembling to watch for the first firefly.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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