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am taking

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

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“I am taking a flight that I never would like to take,” he wrote in the caption of the video post, in which he explained the situation in American Sign Language.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 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 a lot of credit for their good results because they clearly love to prove me wrong.

From BBC Nov. 20, 2025

I am taking my first Required Minimum Distribution next year.

From MarketWatch Oct. 14, 2025

SapphicDerrida, one of the most frequent posters, wrote: I’m a bit surprised by how personally I am taking this.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie