- present participle of behold.
beholding
Example Sentences
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Beholding the migrations of birds between Europe and central and southern Africa, ancient Egyptians regarded them as living symbols of fertility, life and regeneration.
From New York Times • Jun. 7, 2023
Beholding these migrations, ancient Egyptians regarded birds as living symbols of fertility, life and regeneration.
From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2023
Beholding Faulkner’s signature on a limited-edition print is humbling.
From New York Times • May 30, 2013
Beholding his works, the Lord God's attitude changes accordingly, and, at another fish-fry within the pearly gates, he presages another attempt to redeem mankind.
From Time Magazine Archive
Beholding a vast expanse of shifting water seemed to be the last thing it wanted to see, for it instantly brought its head down and dropped to the bottom of the boat behind the zebra.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
