- present participle of skate.
skating
Example Sentences
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Some buildings are still closed, but many have been renovated or reimagined, like one damaged structure that has been turned into an outdoor skating rink.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
Months after becoming the first U.S. woman to win Olympic gold in figure skating since 2002, Alysa Liu announced she won’t compete during the 2026-2027 season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
It provides investors with yet another reason to worry that the stock market is skating on thin ice.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 29, 2026
"I always want to challenge myself in new ways, so my artistry & skating can evolve. It's important to me that my sport reflects my personal growth," she wrote on Instagram.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Several have indoor swimming pools, along with entertainment centers for bowling and roller skating.
From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden
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