exercise
noun
bodily or mental exertion, especially for the sake of training or improvement of health.
am exercising
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present progressiveof exercise (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've done a lot of research into them, and I am exercising caution," says Katie.
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2026
You can simply say, “I want to remain silent” or “I am exercising my right to remain silent.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 22, 2025
"I'm an Australian - what's colluding with foreign forces when I am exercising my democratic rights to meet my representatives? How does that work?" he said.
From Reuters ● Jul. 6, 2023
He added, “I am exercising my authority under the charter to make sure there’s a change in that office and we bring in someone new and independent and strong.”
From New York Times ● Nov. 19, 2018
As for myself, do not think I am exercising self-denial.
From Glories of Spain by Charles W. (William) Wood
