combining
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present participleof combine.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
combineverb (used with object)to bring into or join in a close union or whole; unite.
Example Sentences
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For decades the firm formerly known as Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer used a logo combining a religious icon of the Archangel Michael and its name in elegant serif.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
By combining advanced computer models with several sources of historical and scientific evidence, the researchers developed new estimates that substantially challenge previous assumptions.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026
By combining the two, the researchers constructed a simple loop that served as a basic building block of a lattice gauge theory.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026
SpaceX maintains that it can improve upon the status quo, combining terrestrial and satellite service.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
In addition, we know that montmorillonite clays are a potent catalyst for combining amino acids into longer chain molecules resembling proteins.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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