- present participle of spawn.
spawning
Example Sentences
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It said that although many were unaware of the repercussions, gold panning could lead to prosecution and sentencing "where it risks disturbing spawning fish and impacting river habitats".
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Hyperscalers’ need for speed is spawning timesaving products and building techniques.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Environmental specialist Peter Cunningham told AFP that potential sediment plumes could impact rocky shoreline habitats, crayfish spawning and breeding species.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
The second hour is when the spawning picks up.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
Dad and Aunt Melissa launch into a lively discussion about salmon spawning, and then they’re recounting some story about a lake they visited when they were kids.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
