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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Federal agents seized her phone and passport and searched her residence as part of an investigation into allegations dating back to her childhood.

From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026

“I’ve been dating quite a bit as of late, and I’ve noticed a disturbing trend.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

At the time, she had moved from California with her former partner, Luke Benward, but the pair split in August 2025 after nearly six years of dating.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

Now 80, Nickisher revealed a silver lining of Trump's rise to power: He met fellow protester Maniscalco at the weekly roadside demonstrations, and the two have been dating for 14 months now.

From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026

Witt and his commanders didn’t allow smoking, drinking, or dating.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

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