- present participle of date.
dating
Example Sentences
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The Treasure of Villena is a unique trove of almost ten kilos of gold, bowls, bottles and bracelets dating back to the Bronze Age.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
The two cultures separated by the narrow Persian Gulf have ties dating back centuries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
That genetic pattern has persisted for roughly 9,000 years, dating back to the rise of agriculture.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 27, 2026
She makes her family come alive in her jokes and reminds us all that we’re living the same life dealing with kids, dating and everyday struggles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
“Who is this? You’re not on those dating apps, are you?”
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
