- present participle of read.
reading
Example Sentences
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With independent reading, memoirs are big, like “Crying in H Mart” and Sylvia Plath’s fictionalized “The Bell Jar.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
They better hope that the kids skip the assigned reading, much less actual discussion and debate about it in class.
From Salon • Jul. 1, 2026
Kagan said that this reading makes no sense.
From Slate • Jul. 1, 2026
The moves come ahead of US jobs data Thursday, with analysts warning a stronger-than-expected reading could fan bets on a US hike sooner than later.
From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026
Gabi asks, reading my mind in that way she does.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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