- present participle of guess.
guessing
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"Our families end up trapped in a crisis - guessing our wishes in the back of an ambulance or a chaotic A&E department."
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
But some economists say Chair Kevin Warsh’s reluctance to explain his strategy is too often leaving investors guessing.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026
What Iamaleava lacks in height she makes up for with her intelligence, placement and angles that keep opponents guessing whether she will hit it down the line or crosscourt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2026
Their identities are kept secret for 50 years, leaving Nobel watchers guessing about who will get the nod.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
“I’m guessing he didn’t tell you about the stuff we did growing up either?”
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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