centering
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of centering
Example Sentences
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In Memphis, Tenn., 31-year old Justin Pearson is finding support by centering data-center opposition in his Democratic campaign for Congress.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Going into the tournament there was a lot of talk centering on how Aronimink could prove too easy for the world's best.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
This time, instead of centering around the private sector, a Treasury crisis could hamper the government’s ability to finance itself.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
Janecke set up the score, skating behind the net, then delivering a short centering pass for Dunne on the edge of the crease.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2026
But instead, I force myself to take three deep, centering breaths.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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