inclining
AmericanOther Word Forms
- uninclining adjective
Etymology
Origin of inclining
First recorded in 1300–50, inclining is from the Middle English word enclinynge. See incline, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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The young woman in the sepia-toned photograph curtsies gracefully, inclining her head and smiling sweetly at the camera.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 23, 2022
The sickening realization of the Titanic's imminent fate came when Jessop turned to say something to a fellow stewardess and saw that the "forward part" of the ship was inclining toward the dark ocean.
From Salon • Apr. 23, 2022
She would like to see changes, inclining a Senedd creche, the introduction of job shares and an increase in the number of MSs to decrease workload.
From BBC • Dec. 4, 2021
Since then, the pair's paths have diverged, with Appleblim's housier releases inclining more towards the dancefloor, and Shackleton's series of Drawbar Organ EPs offering playful experimentalism.
From The Guardian • Apr. 13, 2013
When I rise again, I see she is inclining toward a large pile of watermelons in the corner.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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