make
verb (used with object)
to bring into existence by shaping or changing material, combining parts, etc..
am making
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present progressiveof make (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 am making mistakes, and I’m so, so sorry,” he said, before continuing, “I’ve never wanted to be an activist musician.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
“This is a choice that I am making to feel more in control of my life,” she said.
From Slate ● Aug. 29, 2026
"This is a choice that I am making to feel more in control of my life," Ocasio-Cortez said, describing her ability to undergo the procedure as a "very privileged position."
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
Levy: I am making this show for Laurie to watch in five years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2026
“I am doing something about it. I am making a new world,” she says, and her voice gets even quieter, so that I can barely hear her.
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
