marveling
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present participleof marvel.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
marvelnounsomething that causes wonder, admiration, or astonishment; a wonderful thing; a wonder or prodigy.
Example Sentences
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He’s been viewing Munger’s speeches, including a 2018 talk at the University of Michigan, marveling at his wit and wisdom, colleagues and friends say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
We would be sipping ice-cold spritzes at cafés overlooking the Mediterranean, frolicking down cobblestone streets lined with charming boutiques, and marveling at the frescoes and marble sculptures adorning grand cathedrals.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
The three-story, 163,000-square-foot football-only facility opened Wednesday night, with Riley reflecting back on that napkin and marveling at how far the program had come since.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
In another, he toured the inside of an American fire station, marveling at the size of the trucks and the station itself.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
Jinjoo could see that her sister was still marveling at the chewing gum.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
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