are canoeing

• present progressive

  present progressive

  Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.

  of canoe.
  canoe

  noun

  any of various slender, open boats, tapering to a point at both ends, propelled by paddles or sometimes sails and traditionally formed of light framework covered with bark, skins, or canvas, or formed from a dug-out or burned-out log or logs, and now usually made of aluminum, fiberglass, etc.

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are canoeing

The sports are canoeing, cycling, gymnastics, rowing, sport climbing, table tennis, track and field, triathlon and volleyball.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 16, 2022

Jack and Wynn, college-student and childhood friends, are canoeing and camping in northern Canada.

From New York Times ● Apr. 9, 2019

“We tell that to people who are canoeing in the river or kayaking or paddle boarding to always be aware that’s just good practice,” to use hand sanitizers or wipes, Scott said.

From Washington Times ● May 10, 2018

Many people, it seems, have wisened up to basic sports economics: the Olympics are just as likely to produce eye-popping cost overruns as they are canoeing medals.

From Time ● Jul. 27, 2015

When you meet such a dam on the stream you are canoeing don't attempt to break through.

From Ways of Wood Folk by Charles Copeland

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