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mounting

American  
[moun-ting] / ˈmaʊn tɪŋ /

noun

  1. the act of a person or thing that mounts. mount.

  2. something that serves as a mount, support, setting, or the like.

    a new mounting for an heirloom jewel.
mounting British  
/ ˈmaʊntɪŋ /

noun

  1. another word for mount 1

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Other Word Forms

  • unmounting adjective

Etymology

Origin of mounting

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; mount 1, -ing 1

Example Sentences

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The BBC's statement on Wednesday came after mounting pressure on the broadcaster to explain what led to the Radio 2 DJ's sudden departure.

From BBC

Domestic and international criticism has been mounting against the sole custody system in Japan, which critics say led many divorcees to become estranged from their children after losing custody of them.

From BBC

South Korea’s export growth accelerated in March, providing some relief for the trade-reliant economy as it faces mounting risks from the Middle East conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal

Interest costs are mounting as that debt accumulates.

From Barron's

“This increasingly delicate balance, coupled with mounting questions about the overall impact of AI and the debt levels used to fund its expansion, has further clouded the long-term outlook.”

From Barron's

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