- present participle of fetch.
fetching
Example Sentences
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In my case, my 2023 Mercedes EQS had an end-of-lease buyout of nearly $60,000, between $15,000 and $20,000 higher than what used examples were fetching from retailers like CarMax.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
As of Monday’s close, the stock was fetching 56-times expected sales for 2026.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
Chiedza, who could not swim, got out of her depth while fetching a volleyball from the sea while playing with her 11-year-old cousin.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026
The $400 pocket watches, sold only in stores, resold for up to $6,500 on eBay, with a full set fetching $27,900.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 18, 2026
“You look absolutely fetching, Lizzie. The way you’ve wrapped Willa’s silk scarf around your head is lovely. And with her big sunglasses and lipstick you could be a famous actress. Or a spy.”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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