wage
noun
Often wages. money that is paid or received for work or services, as by the hour, day, or week.
waging
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present participleof wage.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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The Los Angeles County Federation of Labor is also waging an independent campaign supporting the mayor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
Dan J. Sullivan Jr. sudden interest in high office has created a conundrum for 61-year-old Republican Sen. Dan S. Sullivan, who is waging a close battle with Democratic challenger Mary Peltola.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
While Karadzic was the ideologue and Milosevic the wily politician, Mladic was the soldier and his metier was waging war.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
"We're not waging any kind of "battle" against Spain; we're simply carefully controlling arrivals," he said.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
She’d been waging a battle against tears, but now, in a sudden break, she lost it.
From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs
