- present participle of switch.
switching
Example Sentences
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Asia is bearing most of the demand adjustment, with higher LNG prices encouraging switching to coal in power generation and fuel substitution in industry, particularly in India and China.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
Nuclear receptors respond to substances such as hormones, vitamins, and lipids, then influence cell behavior by switching genes "on" and "off."
From Science Daily ● Oct. 4, 2026
All sectors show that switching jobs results in higher pay, except for leisure and hospitality.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
But Puls said switching goods transport from shipping to trucks is difficult, as many trucks are typically required to carry the cargo of a single commercial vessel.
From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026
It turned out that they needed someone with long arms who could plug in connections the length of the switching board.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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