completing
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present participleof complete.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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But after losing much of his depth perception, he traded that passion for running, completing 79 marathons, his family said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
The USC quarterback had one of the most precise performances of his Trojans tenure, completing 23 of 25 passes for 349 yards and three touchdowns.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
After completing the Sunshine Double, her win-loss record dropped to 17-7 leading into the US Open and she has only reached one WTA semi-final in the past five months.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
The letter comes days before the parties are expected to submit new motions asking the judge to rule in their favor on at least some of their core arguments, after completing discovery.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
It provided a chance for Forever Witchlings to close their circles by completing an impossible task.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
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