emerging
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- unemerging adjective
Etymology
Origin of emerging
Example Sentences
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Yet, these communities are facing real health consequences tied directly to regional water policy choices and lack of action to manage this emerging environmental crisis.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
A powerful new launch system is emerging that could significantly reshape how such a mission is designed.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
Another option is the emerging Dividend Aristocrats, as Wolfe Research calls the group of about 70 companies.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
“It will come through the inflation, and then I think it will cut the economic growth in many countries, and especially in emerging and developing countries, where they don’t have the hard currencies,” he said.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
“Lots of explanations for that. It could have enough food. The closer it comes to emerging, the bigger their appetite. Could just be a sign it wasn’t hungry enough.”
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
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