- present participle of center.
centering
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of centering
Example Sentences
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Centering a family that runs a restaurant, “Bob’s Burgers” kicks off its 16th season Sunday on Fox with its 300th episode titled “Grand Pre-Pre-Pre-Opening.”
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 28, 2025
Centering historically marginalized voices in our science can address research misconceptions and gaps.
From Scientific American • Jul. 14, 2023
Centering the connections between land, water and people is inherent to how coastal Tribes and First Nations have stewarded this sea since time immemorial, without artificial colonial borders.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 30, 2023
Centering pediatric care in specialized centers can erode a local hospital’s ability to care for a critically ill child, doctors say.
From New York Times • Oct. 11, 2022
Centering his entire will on his foot, he forced himself to take a step forward.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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