am sketching
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present progressiveof sketch (1st person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
sketchnouna simply or hastily executed drawing or painting, especially a preliminary one, giving the essential features without the details.
Example Sentences
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I am sketching an indulgent love letter to young Ms. Lena Dunham.
From Slate ● Apr. 13, 2012
Here I am, sketching in my journal, looking out for squirrels, with a loyal dog at my feet.
From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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I am sketching out my idea for the pedestal in Central Park.
From Fairfax and His Pride by Marie Van Vorst
It was formed in February, 1853, the writer assisting in its organization, and was carried on outside of the Society whose history I am sketching.
From The Dangerous Classes of New York And Twenty Years' Work Among Them by Charles Loring Brace
I am sketching the face of my Reverie, of which I spoke to you when I asked you whether Annette might pose for me a few moments.
From Strong as Death by Guy de Maupassant