are composing
- present progressive of compose.
Example Sentences
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As you are composing your essay, the thesis serves as a touchstone to help you determine what material is pertinent.
From Textbooks ● Dec. 21, 2021
“That means that you are composing something to support the melody or make the melody more beautiful or make the melody more exciting.”
From Washington Post ● Nov. 23, 2021
“Typically students are composing words academically, which includes a set of agreed-upon guidelines,” Mr. Freeman said.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 15, 2021
One of the rules is that, unless you are composing a list, a semicolon is supposed to be followed by a complete clause, capable of standing on its own.
From The New Yorker ● Jul. 15, 2019
So if you are composing or arranging, it's a very good idea to be able to distinguish between these two ranges for the voices or instruments you include.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
