- present participle of associate.
associating
Example Sentences
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Nikolic previously said “Epstein was a master manipulator, and I deeply regret associating with him.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 11, 2026
Clinton's spokesperson has said the photos are decades old and Clinton had stopped associating with Epstein before his crimes came to light.
From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2026
Does he fear the risk posed by associating with him?
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 18, 2026
“I think it gets pretty bad — and a little bit worse every day,” responded Karp, who has expressed regret for associating with Epstein.
From Salon ● Feb. 6, 2026
If Chaol spent so much time warning him about the dangers of associating with Celaena, what was he doing here in the middle of the night?
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
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