reflecting

present participle of reflect
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as in mirroring
to reproduce or show (an exact likeness) as a mirror would her face was reflected in the waters of the still pond

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Recent Examples of reflecting The World Bank on Thursday raised its forecast for China’s economic growth in 2024 and 2025, reflecting the recent policy adjustments. Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024 Deployment grew by 20% in 2024, reflecting higher-quality deals and more realistic valuations. Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024 These areas accounted for 71% of corporate deal activity through Q3 2024, reflecting strong demand and strategic importance. Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024

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“Reflecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflecting. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

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