dating

British

/ ˈdeɪtɪŋ /

noun

any of several techniques, such as radioactive dating, dendrochronology, or varve dating, for establishing the age of rocks, palaeontological or archaeological specimens, etc

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The two cultures separated by the narrow Persian Gulf have ties dating back centuries.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026

I will likely not encounter my very own Kris Williams or Billy Presley on a dating app.

From Salon ● Aug. 27, 2026

That genetic pattern has persisted for roughly 9,000 years, dating back to the rise of agriculture.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 27, 2026

She makes her family come alive in her jokes and reminds us all that we’re living the same life dealing with kids, dating and everyday struggles.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

How amazing would it be if Isaac and Jasmine actually started dating?

From "Watch Us Rise" by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan

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