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  • present participle of reform.

reforming

American  
[ri-fawr-ming] / rɪˌfɔr mɪŋ /

noun

  1. Chemistry. the process of cracking low-octane petroleum fractions in order to increase the octane number.


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Etymology

Origin of reforming

First recorded in 1920–25; reform + -ing 1

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Nevertheless, advocates focused on reforming the state’s utilities sought this year to seize the moment to enact tough regulations, including forcing data centers to pay for transmission upgrades and wildfire mitigation efforts.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 29, 2026

BBC Wales reported in June that Burnham had no intention of reforming the system that allocated cash to Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland based largely on their share of population.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

It will need fuel, food and help in reforming state institutions.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

It also is calling for reforming the congressional budget process.

From MarketWatch Aug. 18, 2026

The blue troops seemed to be pulling back that way, retreating, reforming.

From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara

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