- present participle of fan.
fanning
Example Sentences
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Constantly high fuel costs have pushed up inflation since the start of the war at the end of February, fanning rate hike bets and pushing bond yields to levels not seen since the 2000s.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
And more worryingly, retail diesel prices remain at a record high around $5.90 a gallon, fanning concerns about inflation as global financial markets are under strain from a bond selloff and U.S. dollar weakness.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
On an overcast Wednesday morning in Salt Lake City this summer, four bicyclists gathered in an industrial area not far from the city’s airport before fanning out across town.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026
The decline came as the profit fell short of some bullish investor expectations, fanning fears about the durability of the AI boom.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
For several minutes I did nothing as the water flowed into the hall, fanning over the oak floorboards, running toward the bedrooms and down the stairs.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
