solidifying
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present participleof solidify.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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His team hope this to be a pattern that becomes familiar – that ideas and plans are carefully dripped into the national conversation, taking shape and solidifying over time rather than appearing out of nowhere.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
On July 4, Leo is scheduled to visit another port of call for migrants entering Europe, the Italian island of Lampedusa, solidifying the plight of migrants as a hallmark of his papacy.
From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026
Shares of Micron rose 19% on Tuesday, solidifying the country’s largest homegrown chip maker as the latest flag-bearer of the semiconductor rally.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026
American Airlines plans to install SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service on more than 500 planes, solidifying the Elon Musk company’s lead among U.S. air carriers.
From MarketWatch ● May 26, 2026
Spirits began to appear around Minos—shimmering forms that slowly multiplied, solidifying into Cretan soldiers.
From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan
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