- present participle of quarry.
quarrying
Example Sentences
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“It builds on our core quarrying competency, expands our geographic footprint and immediately establishes Martin Marietta as the leading national producer of lime solutions,” he said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
Jobs connected to mining, quarrying and oil and gas extraction also saw strong wage growth, according to the analysis.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 10, 2026
After analyzing the model, the team identified 30 distinct quarrying areas, each showing unique carving approaches.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 30, 2025
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said the deadly blast happened in a building dedicated to making “boosters” – charges used for mining, construction and quarrying.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 17, 2025
Returning to the village late in the day, with her baskets and belly full of apples, Alyce cut through the manor field, near where the villagers had dug a pit for the quarrying of gravel.
From "The Midwife's Apprentice" by Karen Cushman
