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referencing

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present participle of reference

as in documenting

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The law introduced stricter requirements for documenting aircraft safety assessments and evaluating how pilots interact with aircraft systems.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
Gerlach, the photographer, began documenting the kitchens in 360-degree panoramas after discovering that existing photographs rarely captured the relationship between their individual components.

— Tara Anne Dalbow, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026

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Ian Papautsky, a microfluidics researcher at the University of Illinois Chicago, says that Theranos’s public downfall and time in the spotlight create a strong case for validating scientific findings.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 16 Oct. 2026
Despite these risks, organizations are rapidly funding AI initiatives before validating the data those initiatives depend on.

— Mark van Berkel, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of validating

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An investigation is underway, United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said, without specifying whether the attacks caused any damage or casualties.

— Frank Andrews, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
In September, her campaign criticized Tafoya’s sports stance without specifying how Flanagan would vote on federal restrictions.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of specifying

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There’s nothing like a crisis for illustrating who’s put in the work to develop strong muscle memory and habits of mind.

— Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
In 2025, France TV Distribution organized a major promotional tour in Tokyo for the team, including press conferences and fan meetings, illustrating the exceptional enthusiasm ‘Bright Minds’ generates in Japan.

— Ed Meza, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of illustrating

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