- present participle of layer.
layering
Example Sentences
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The unusual layering suggested that two separate events had occurred in rapid succession.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 24, 2026
They are further distinguished by their meticulous topographical, biological and marine detail and precise layering of colors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
“Who Framed Roger Rabbit,” “Coyote’s” closest analogue, had an easier job layering wacky chase scenes over its critique of Los Angeles’ potholed legacy of public transportation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
“We treat developers like public services instead of businesses, layering on expectation after expectation,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
Later I saw the beauty of it, the falling lobes of blue ice that had grown as the water froze and refroze, layering on itself.…
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
