- present participle of divide.
dividing
Example Sentences
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An actuarial approach, dividing a portfolio by remaining life expectancy, can be used but introduces too much spending fluctuation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026
“It’s up to us how we use public space,” Wacht said, looking out on a particularly unattractive stretch of roadway that generates so much exhaust and serves as a barrier, dividing two neighborhoods.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2026
That is why the latest rally is dividing market watchers.
From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026
He said a "meticulous" and "systematic" search began after the initial emergency response, with teams dividing the crash site into separate zones.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
We’ve been dividing up the world since we were five.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
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