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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“It’s an unusual case,” Gadeberg said, marveling at the allegations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 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
In my time as U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia, I would often find myself exploring Riyadh, marveling at the stunning changes since I first visited the kingdom in 2011.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
She and Justin held their daughter for a few precious moments as her heartbeat stilled, marveling at her perfect tiny fingers and toes and whispering private words of love.
From Salon ● May 27, 2026
We gulped the thin turnip water, marveling at our sudden riches.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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