prompt
adjective
done, performed, delivered, etc., at once or without delay.
prompting
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present participleof prompt.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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Higher carbon anode costs are expected to weigh on earnings, prompting Lim to cut his 2027-2028 earnings forecasts by 10%-11%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
A portion of Pacific Coast Highway in Orange County is closed after a crack appeared in the hillside below the road, prompting closer inspection from officials after last weekend’s storms and high surf.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
The killing of Shakur, also known as 2Pac, was one of America's most famous cold cases, prompting endless debate among music fans over who did it, and why.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026
It recently abandoned that rule, prompting debate among users over whether the app had lost what set it apart from rivals.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
This time, at his prompting, I stood inside.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
