- present participle of date.
dating
Example Sentences
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In March 2025, the S&P 500 was well within historical norms dating back to 1950, with prices at around 21% above trendline and EPS at 28% above its trendline.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
But persistence has been a hallmark of Wrobleski’s career, dating to his college years, when he infamously bounced back from a car hitting him on a scooter, and a baseball breaking his jaw.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
“There’s definitely a feeling that the dead internet is here as promised,” says one New Yorker who checked out the Summer of Ludd, showing up for the “flirtation rehabilitation” session on dating without apps.
From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2026
My 40-something friends are training for marathons, opening new businesses, dating, having babies and changing careers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
I’d also recently sworn off dating altogether, too consumed with work to put any effort into it.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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