insure
verb (used with object)
to guarantee against loss or harm.
insuring
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present participleof insure.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The cost of insuring French government bonds against default climbed to a multiyear high as fiscal and political concerns mount.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
Furthermore, the cost of insuring high-yield debt in the technology sector, via credit-default swaps, is back at levels from the spring, while investment-grade tech CDS are at their highest since 2023, he notes.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
It is entirely the choice of an individual as to whether it is worth insuring belongings while off at university or college.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
The cost of insuring against its loans and bonds defaulting hit a multiyear high this summer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
He recommended that Ned also consider insuring Pearl’s life and offered to pay the initial premiums.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
