- present participle of originate.
originating
Example Sentences
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This lending system invites moral hazard, as non-banks make money by originating more mortgages.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Success would show how a breakthrough originating in fundamental quantum physics could lead directly to improvements in next-generation solar energy technology.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 8, 2026
The Recording Academy said the new award aims to honour "artistic excellence in Asian pop music performances originating from or widely recognized within Asian markets, including but not limited to K-pop, J-pop and C-pop".
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
Scott Bryce, the actor best known for originating the role of Craig Montgomery on the soap opera “As the World Turns,” has died.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
It is unclear if that sound is originating from inside it.
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
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