- present participle of compile.
compiling
Example Sentences
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On the other hand, when it comes to compiling a list of mail voters for USPS, Avore noted that these states are actually better suited than others to share that list.
From Slate ● Sep. 3, 2026
“It was wonderful compiling a list of all these marvelous movies for American Cinematheque,” Brooks said in a statement to The Times.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
The central controversy of Arendt’s career concerned her claims about Jewish leaders’ roles in compiling lists and administering deportations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
Charlotin has been compiling a database of court documents containing AI hallucinations since April 2023.
From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026
I am a scholar compiling the Book of Natasha.
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
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