- present participle of center.
centering
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of centering
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The original’s success paved the way for a surge in shows centering Black life in America, including “Living Single,” “Moesha” and “Martin.”
From Salon ● Sep. 24, 2026
Her manager told her that people would probably be more interested in her memoir before a series centering on magic and dragons, so she started writing her own story two years ago.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
“My job is to always be centering folks in the work.”
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
In fact, she was treating herself daily to gelato and centering carbs at every meal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
The ANC had decided to personalize the quest for our release by centering the campaign on a single figure.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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