- present participle of enter.
entering
Example Sentences
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The agency has imposed restrictions on irrigation, while limiting how much certain locks can open to reduce the loss of fresh water and to prevent too much salt water from entering the network.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
Hunt says "looking good and feeling good" is all part of her process to get into the right mindset, and likens walking out on to the track to a gladiator entering an arena.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Possible triggers include growing amounts of meltwater entering the ocean from polar regions as well as global warming itself.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026
A new federal bill would help those who are fearful of entering a house of worship.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Post both photos, and ask him to choose between them when entering music class.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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