- present participle of research.
researching
Example Sentences
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New DNA evidence transformed what we know of the plague even during the eight years that Mr. Asbridge spent researching and writing this book.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
“Pretend You’re Dead” came off one extended jaunt in 2019, when the author spent five months in the country researching its trans history.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
“Or they have something unique going on or have a question and don’t start researching it until April 13.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
Laura Crawford, who is a retired accountant, said she works around the clock most days researching data center proposals and organizing local opposition.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
I was sitting in my room, researching vampires.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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