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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I fell victim to an online dating scam.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026

But persistence has been a hallmark of Wrobleski’s career, dating to his college years, when he infamously bounced back from a car hitting him on a scooter, and a baseball breaking his jaw.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026

“There’s definitely a feeling that the dead internet is here as promised,” says one New Yorker who checked out the Summer of Ludd, showing up for the “flirtation rehabilitation” session on dating without apps.

From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2026

My 40-something friends are training for marathons, opening new businesses, dating, having babies and changing careers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026

But even Ma and I never talked about friends, boys, dating.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

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