discovering
- present participle of discover.
Example Sentences
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But with the completion, I just feel empowered by all of the knowledge I’ve gained in the process of discovering.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
More people are discovering that they can follow every headline, understand every threat and still have nowhere to put the fear.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
On discovering she was still alive they rushed her to hospital where she later died having suffered hypothermia.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
His portrayal of a paleontologist suddenly discovering that the creatures he’s studied in rock and bone have come to life is just masterful.
From Slate ● Jul. 13, 2026
Ronan pulling two clams out of the sand is like a pirate discovering a chest full of gold coins.
From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
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