- present participle of prosper.
prospering
Example Sentences
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“If we do all that, and everybody’s prospering and they’re all a part of it, and there’s upside for everybody, that’s going to naturally be a bulwark against future conflicts there. Because everybody’s thriving.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 29, 2025
Brazil is pushing the idea of building a prospering economy by sustainably using natural resources, preserving nature to protect the vitality of the land, and developing valuable products including fuels, pharmaceuticals, and foods.
From BBC • Nov. 16, 2025
When they moved in 25 years ago, the soil was rich and trees were prospering, so Hofvendahl planted more, and more, and then more, turning his yard into an orchard.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2025
To be picky in the ocean after prospering in the pond.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 19, 2023
He was always eager for news of Caroline, who was prospering in Baltimore as the Prophet Jeremiah claimed only the wicked do.
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
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