take
verb (used with object)
to get into one's hold or possession by voluntary action.
am taking
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present progressiveof take (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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"The resignation is for personal reasons, and results from errors of judgement made by me in the past, for which I am taking responsibility," Air Marshal Tony Davies said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026
“Bittersweet memories, that’s all I am taking with me,” Parton sings in a voice trembling with determination.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
As acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, I am taking steps to correct how the Equal Credit Opportunity Act is enforced.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 26, 2026
I am taking my first Required Minimum Distribution next year.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2025
I am taking the liberty of enclosing my wristwatch which you may keep in your possession for the duration of the conflict.
From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger
