- present participle of prompt.
prompting
Example Sentences
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Portions of the new liner then began peeling away, prompting repairs and eventually the vandalism investigation.
From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2026
In these cases, a side effect from one drug may be mistaken for a new medical condition, prompting treatment with another medication.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 11, 2026
“Investor expectations for all three assets were high prompting a sharp negative—but fair—share price reaction,” the analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Five baby orangutans have been found in a forest in India's eastern state of Odisha, far from their natural habitat, prompting an investigation into how they got there.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
Mrs. Kluck’s nostrils flare and her eyes bug out, prompting Principal Harrison to add, “This is a serious matter. At Poplar Springs Middle, we treat our equipment with respect.”
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
