are collecting
- present progressive of collect.
Example Sentences
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That’s because there are several stations on the border in Southern California, he said, that are collecting data, monitoring for any incidents of the parasitic fly and trapping them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2026
“The big concern is whether brokers are collecting the renewals and not doing the education part.”
From MarketWatch ● May 18, 2026
“It may be a win for U.S. exporters who are collecting fees for loading vessels and traders who may be making money by selling oil,” said Andy Lipow, president of Lipow Oil Associates in Houston.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 13, 2026
She added: "If you are collecting your food in a caddy, you really get to see firsthand what you're throwing away. I think that can really prompt some rethinking."
From BBC ● Feb. 24, 2026
“Not at all. So long as we are collecting rents, we will not have to pay any.”
From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord
