- present participle of tax.
taxing
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"There is a case for taxing the land but also a case for taxing the building," Adam says.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
He’s helped his mom work through every medical decision, cared for her physically during taxing treatments and processed her illness alongside her.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
Voters have been generous when it comes to repeatedly taxing themselves more, and more, to address homelessness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2026
Their proposals span the policy spectrum, from taxing the ultrarich and investing in worker training, to stepping out of the way and letting the market create opportunities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
Breakdancing involved extremely taxing physical work, but it was work that filled me with joy and purpose.
From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi
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