scanning
- present participle of scan.
Example Sentences
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Even more egregious is the case of AI companies buying and destroying rare books en masse in the process of scanning them for data.
From Salon ● Jul. 28, 2026
But after the long queues, it is understood most fans had no issues scanning tickets and accessing the stadium.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
“How ya doing today, sir? Find everything alright?” he said to another as he circled the registers with a scanning gun.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
He later brought silk samples back to the University of Greifswald in Germany, where they were examined using advanced techniques including scanning electron microscopy.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 26, 2026
‘The Walker knows about them,’ the man went on, still scanning the slopes for hazel trees.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
