compiling

present participle of compile
as in collecting
to bring together from several sources into a single volume or list compiled the best short stories ever written into one fat book

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Recent Examples of compiling Sadler worked at Evergreen, Kevin Hughes worked compiling statistics for Cash Box. Keith Sharon, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024 Torres, a 24-year-old from Uruguay, made 113 starts in 123 appearances for the Lions across all competitions, compiling a club-record 47 goals and 25 assists. Staff Reports, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024 There are many ways to honor a dog's memory, from creating a keepsake like a paw print ornament to planting a tree in their name or compiling a memory box. Gord Magill, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024 After compiling geological data collected by past Mars landers and orbiters, the team identified 11 potential concrete options for future astronauts. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 Dec. 2024 The Carpenters’ Christmas Once More continues in the tradition of that record, compiling the duo’s finest Yuletide songs—Christmas Portrait is well represented—interwoven with sparkling orchestral arrangements and always centering Karen Carpenter’s hearth-warm voice. Darryn King, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024 Collecting and Validating Data The process of compiling the Midas List Europe begins with thorough data collection. Truebridge Capital, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024 His teams have generally been successful, compiling a 73-60 record in his regular-season starts. Phil Rogers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024 The team is now focused on developing prototypes of the portable accelerator and compiling databases of potential testing sites. Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Nov. 2024

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“Compiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compiling. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.

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