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am reading

  • present progressive of read (1st person singular).

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And I am reading Carrie Courogen’s “Miss May Does Not Exist” about Elaine May, who I worship and actually met once at a friend’s house.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 29, 2025

I am reading as much history as I can, and intervening only when I feel I have something original to say.

From Salon Mar. 4, 2025

I am reading that boss Steve Cooper is under pressure now, and his problem is the expectations of Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis.

From BBC Nov. 30, 2023

“I am reading reports that failed former Lt. Governor of Georgia, Jeff Duncan, will be testifying before the Fulton County Grand Jury,” Mr. Trump wrote on Truth Social.

From Washington Times Aug. 14, 2023

“I am reading a book called Antarctic Adventures. It is very interesting. It tells all about the different people who have gone to the South Pole and what they have found there.”

From "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Florence Atwater and Richard Atwater