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  • present participle of trace.
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tracing

[trey-sing] / ˈtreɪ sɪŋ /
















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Centers for Disease Control to conduct contact tracing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

This response has relied on expert CDC staff stationed locally to provide proven tools for stopping Ebola outbreaks, including testing, contact tracing, and technical and epidemiological support.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Previous dye tracing experiments conducted by the park have shown that water can move surprisingly quickly through this underground system.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

I pointed out that in the Connecticut case, investigators had been able to uncover the trafficking ring after tracing the gun to his shop.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Tucker looked down at his desk, tracing the grooves in its top with his pencil.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia




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