dare
verb (used without object)
to have the necessary courage or boldness for something; be bold enough.
am daring
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present progressiveof dare (1st person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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"I think I am daring to dream now," said Warrington-born Littler.
From BBC ● Dec. 31, 2023
I never dared so much in my life as I am daring now.'
From Wych Hazel by Susan Warner
At least I am daring enough to hope that I may—and there are moments when I almost feel certain of victory!
From Three Dramas by R. Farquharson (Robert Farquharson) Sharp
And so this thing that I am daring to talk about is the life-buoy thrown out to us, and it seems so ridiculous, even to write about it.
From Over Here Impressions of America by a British officer by Hector MacQuarrie
There are times when I am heedless of results, when I am daring and audacious and count no cost, but that is only where I alone am concerned.
From People Like That by Kate Langley Bosher
