- present participle of term.
terming
Example Sentences
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She's one of a growing number planning to take regular career breaks, or "grown-up gap years", which many are terming "mini retirement".
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
The district is the poorest the city, and the council race is expected to be one of the most competitive city contests this June, with the current council member, Curren Price, terming out.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 26, 2026
Councilmember Bob Blumenfield is terming out in District 3, leaving the race to represent the southwestern San Fernando Valley open to a newcomer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 14, 2026
M23 rebels blamed the government for the attack, terming it a "terrorist act".
From BBC ● Mar. 11, 2026
In fact, by terming it a 'problem', I perhaps overstate the matter.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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