- present participle of pilot.
piloting
Example Sentences
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Matthew Parris, prosecuting, told the court that the defendant was seen piloting the boat, which was being followed by French authorities.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
Wealth and tech have always been part of the Cup, but it was once a sport of charismatics piloting recognizable vessels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
The government said it was investing nearly £100m to improve national resilience capabilities, which includes piloting specially trained firefighting teams.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
“He was flying to Los Angeles that day, piloting a 767. He called and told me to turn on the TV — ‘You won’t believe what is going on in New York.‘”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
I look over at the cockpit, grateful there are chairs for me and Javier, so I don’t have to stand while piloting the five of us to the surface.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
