- present participle of originate.
originating
Example Sentences
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The BDC focuses on originating loans and investing in the private-debt securities of midsize companies that are current on their debt obligations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
The Recording Academy said the new award aims to honour "artistic excellence in Asian pop music performances originating from or widely recognized within Asian markets, including but not limited to K-pop, J-pop and C-pop".
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
If you’re unfamiliar with hobby horsing, it’s a sport originating from Finland that’s growing in popularity.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2026
In principle, a signal originating from K2-18b should disappear when the planet moves behind its host star.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 14, 2026
I tried unsuccessfully to relax, but the electric current that seemed to be originating from somewhere in his body never slackened.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
