- present participle of award.
awarding
Example Sentences
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While the regulations didn’t prohibit companies from awarding options at “propitious times,” they increased transparency around the practice.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 4, 2026
As Middle East-driven inflation risks recede, the AI boom could emerge as the next inflation challenge with major chip makers awarding hefty bonuses and pay raises.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026
However, the court also said that part of the claim had been brought too late and it was also not awarding Pricerunner any compensation for "ongoing harm" after the abuse stopped.
From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026
The Golden Globes rarely get it as right as they did in awarding Danes the drama series best actress award, at 15, for ABC’s “My So-Called Life.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
He was awarding cash prizes to children all over his province who did well in their exams.
From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai
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