- present participle of branch.
branching
Example Sentences
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Some auto-industry manufacturers have expressed concerns about branching into weapons-related defense work, worried about the cost and complexity of military contracting and potential pushback from investors.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026
The Ledi Geraru findings add to a growing picture of early human evolution as a crowded, branching story.
From Science Daily • May 16, 2026
The humble filled egg is just one of many Easter staples on the shelves that seem to be branching out into all sorts of flavours.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
Pike followed the main line — called the trunk line — which had hoses branching off in other directions.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026
Like Darwin’s finches, the mechanical birds had begun to differentiate themselves, branching into distinct species adapted for success in particular environments.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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