collecting

present participle of collect
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as in containing
to gain emotional or mental control of applicants should collect their thoughts while waiting to be interviewed

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as in compiling
to bring together from several sources into a single volume or list collected the author's early short stories, which were originally published in several obscure sci-fi magazines

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Recent Examples of collecting For Le Bon Marché, the auction will offer a way to bring a specialist collecting market into a department store, creating an event that combines an exhibition, shopping and a live experience. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026 Even if Washington continues to lead the world in software, therefore, China may be able to rapidly gain ground on or even surpass the United States by deploying AI across the physical economy and collecting greater amounts of real-world data. — Scott Singer, Foreign Affairs, 12 Oct. 2026 Don’t throw away the stronger strategy because collecting now feels better this morning. — Ray R. Harris, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026 Deputies were collecting video evidence from nearby buildings as part of their investigation, McConnell said. — ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026 Just ordinary people, collecting modest salaries, dealing with the pressures of daily life in Venezuela under its government. — Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026 The De Los team is honoring the memories of members of the Latino community for Día de Muertos by collecting ofrendas from readers. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 Visitors can spot dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, and rare birds while kayaking, snorkeling, swimming, or collecting seashells. — Kristin Granero, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2026 Some laboratory tests might involve only the discomfort of a blood draw or the awkwardness of collecting a urine or stool sample, but others carry the possibility of physical harm. — Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
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  • For breakfast, Daikeler replaced standard options with a nutrient-dense shake containing protein, fiber, prebiotics, probiotics and greens, totaling roughly 250 calories.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Nearby is a semicircular sculpture, a reliquary-like architecture containing two more portraits—four more closed, withholding eyes.
    — Jane Bua, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2026
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  • The combination of accumulating snow and potentially slick roads could affect travel in the mountains from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning.
    — Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Scientists are investigating whether these accumulating pressures on the developing gut microbiome may contribute to rising neurodevelopmental differences, like autism with high support needs.
    — Holly Baines, STAT, 14 Oct. 2026
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  • The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is compiling data now, Battle said.
    — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Flores was the head coach of the Dolphins from 2019 to 2021, compiling a 24-25 record.
    — Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026
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  • Ukraine has earned worldwide recognition for its cutting-edge drone industry, designing and assembling systems that have changed modern warfare.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Those aren't great odds, but as Dodgers fans kept reminding everyone while assembling their superteam, baseball is inherently random.
    — Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
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  • Russia's Federal Security Service said the man, who works for the Hokkaido Shimbun newspaper, was suspected of gathering information about Russia's defense capability on behalf of a Japanese intelligence agency.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • While Boeing callously deflects blame for their negligence, a family of one victim finds strength in gathering collective mourning.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026
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  • Michael Abels Abels was tasked with composing the music for Alex’s solo cello practice sessions.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026
  • However, the Dolphins released Hunter, a former Auburn standout who was a 2025 fourth-round pick, four days later when composing its 53-man roster.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026
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  • Jokic was dropping dimes and practically refusing to shoot throughout his 15 minutes, amassing seven assists to zero turnovers.
    — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Starting freshman tight end Mark Bowman was also listed as questionable on the report after catching six passes for 44 yards against Oregon and amassing the second-most receptions on the team overall with 21.
    — Sean Campbell, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
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  • Why Screening Is So Important Three forces are converging to push lobular breast cancer into sharper public focus.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026
  • That growing institutional interest is converging with demand from retail investors, who have long sought the ability to trade around the clock, according to Friedman.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

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“Collecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collecting. Accessed 16 Oct. 2026.

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