coloring
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Spelling tips for coloring The word coloring is hard to spell for two reasons. First, it can be tempting to use a double l or double r. Second, in British English, the word is spelled with a u (colouring), unlike in American English. How to spell coloring: When it comes to color, keep it simple. Too much color, and too many letters, is distracting. You don't need any extra letters, like a double l, double r, or u. Then, you add the suffix -ing to the base word color to form coloring.
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Origin of coloring
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; see origin at color, -ing 1
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Coloring the score are the sounds of bells, whistling, birdlike cries and the growl of a low bass voice.
From New York Times • Feb. 15, 2023
Coloring and Activity Book or the lyrics of Loudon Wainwright III’s song “Dead Skunk,” “You got your dead skunk in the middle of the road stinkin’ to high heaven.”
From Scientific American • Apr. 12, 2022
As a promotional tactic by both Chance and Apple, Coloring Book was available only for streaming on Apple Music for two weeks; after this time, it was released to other services and for free download.
From Slate • Aug. 28, 2021
“Magnificent Coloring World” features a variety of stages designed by Chance and was filmed on a soundstage within three and a half weeks.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 20, 2021
Coloring, keeping my nails tight, watching Redskins games with Daddy.
From "Monday's Not Coming" by Tiffany D. Jackson
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