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fulfilling

[fool-fil-ing] / fʊlˈfɪl ɪŋ /


ADJECTIVE
performing
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My grandfather died in 1973 without ever fulfilling that promise, his life having been consumed by the internal and external conflicts that forged modern China.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Though the affluent enclave that’s located less than 14 miles north of L.A. had the education factor Farr was looking for, the mother of three was fearful it wouldn’t be fulfilling enough in other ways.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

"We will continue to make every possible effort to ensure the safety of our employees and staff, while fulfilling our journalistic mission of contributing to the realisation of peace," NHK said.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

It’s a match made in heaven — simple yet hearty and fulfilling.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Everybody was essentially himself—was riotously busy fulfilling the vagaries of human nature.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White