smoking
- present participle of smoke.
Example Sentences
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O’Regan said he didn’t think there was just “one smoking gun” driving the declines.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
While all damage from smoking may not be erased, quitters can add healthy years to the end of their life, which can be just as important to them as how long they live.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Doctors commonly assess cardiovascular risk by examining factors such as age, blood pressure, smoking history and other standard clinical measurements.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 19, 2026
Average chili pepper intake varies dramatically around the world, and cooking methods, pepper varieties, genetics, smoking, alcohol use, and other dietary habits may all influence the results.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 14, 2026
And many men also suffered from trench mouth, a severe bacterial infection of the gums, another hazard of life in the trenches, caused by poor diet, poor hygiene, and smoking.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
