- present participle of research.
Example Sentences
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Laura Crawford, who is a retired accountant, said she works around the clock most days researching data center proposals and organizing local opposition.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
"This is alongside researching the most effective way to enable community-led housing groups to access cash more easily," he said.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
LOS ANGELES—Andrew Left earned fame and fortune by researching companies, accusing them of fraud and betting their stock price would fall.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
In those cases, researching what types of compensation a worker can realistically expect is even more important.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
They had connections, they had ways of researching that weren’t accessible to just anyone.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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