beam
noun
any of various relatively long pieces of metal, wood, stone, etc., manufactured or shaped especially for use as rigid members or parts of structures or machines.
are beaming
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present progressiveof beam.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 bejeweled bride and her natty groom are beaming.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 3, 2024
Inside: pink furniture, pink popcorn and life-size cardboard cut-outs of Barbie and Ken who are beaming from ear to ear.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2023
As Pascali performs, McKee and Davidson are beaming and nodding their heads encouragingly.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2022
They are beaming into our homes, reminding us to stay indoors and “stay positive,” as “we’re all in this together.”
From New York Times ● Mar. 30, 2020
Her dark curls are flattened by a khaki cap, and her blue-green eyes are beaming at Dylan.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
