- present participle of cure.
curing
Example Sentences
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In 2023, she became a patron of Brain Tumour Research - a charity dedicated to curing the disease.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
UV light is used for air purification, curing resins in 3D printing, hardening gels in dental fillings, and even applications such as nail treatments.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 26, 2026
But instead of ending capital punishment in the United States, the Furman decision set off a scramble in which states reenacted their death penalty laws in the hope of curing the problem Justice Douglas identified.
From Slate ● Jun. 8, 2026
No doubt Russo and his fictive alter-ego have heard the popular prescriptions for curing arrested development—empathy, vulnerability, emotional intelligence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 12, 2026
“Not at all,” said Luke, finding his voice, “it’s Saint Francis curing the lepers.”
From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson
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