- present participle of sum.
summing
Example Sentences
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Mike Murphy continues his wonderful series of What’s Worth Streaming, reviewing the offerings from eight streaming services and summing up which ones are worth paying for and which ones you should skip for the month.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026
During a lengthy summing up, which began on Thursday morning, Mr Justice Rooney told the eight men and two women on the jury that they must exclude several theories from their verdict.
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026
"So far, wait and see," one EU diplomat said, on condition of anonymity, summing up the attitude toward Magyar.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
“He didn’t do drugs. He didn’t party. He made films,” Mr. Fischer writes, summing up the young Mr. Lucas.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026
He’s only summing up what we’re all thinking at times like this.
From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
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