charge
verb (used with object)
to impose or ask as a price or fee.
are charging
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present progressiveof charge.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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“I promise you’re not winning by saving points while your cards are charging upwards of 20% in interest,” Joy says.
From MarketWatch β Jun. 30, 2026
She set her prices just below what local hotels are charging, and has monitored competing homes to see if others are adjusting rates.
From The Wall Street Journal β Apr. 30, 2026
Some gas stations are charging over $7 for gas in California.
From Los Angeles Times β Mar. 25, 2026
Puma, who manufacture kits for the likes of Portugal, Morocco and New Zealand, are charging higher prices than Adidas, but lower than Nike.
From BBC β Mar. 25, 2026
“Marcus, you are charging kids to walk them to school. Do you not see the problem with that?”
From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya
