- present participle of mention.
mentioning
Example Sentences
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In recent years, China has significantly toned down its calls to denuclearise the Korean peninsula and avoided mentioning it publicly.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
"We did a 12-hour shift or maybe more every day for 'Mrs Deshpande'," she told AFP, mentioning the 2025 crime thriller.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
Mr. Blair conspicuously avoids mentioning any culture issue other than immigration.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
The Montebello Police Department has several detectives and arson investigators working on the case, mentioning “suspicious circumstances” around the fire, according to a news release from the agency.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
Herold pleaded their case, mentioning their Confederate credentials and the recommendation from Dr. Mudd.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
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