are conferring
- present progressive of confer.
Example Sentences
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"Among survivors exposed to alkylating agents, these variants are conferring differential risk based on the ancestry, which may partially explain some of the disparity in type 2 diabetes burden in survivors."
From Science Daily ● Apr. 23, 2024
After Milwaukee’s 128-111 win, the Bucks said in a statement: “Under the referee’s discretion, we are investigating the situation and we are conferring with the NBA.”
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 13, 2022
Authorities said they are conferring with the D.C.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 26, 2022
On the other side of the kitchen island, a few of John’s associates are conferring in hushed tones that are not hushed enough for Elton John’s liking.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2019
During this time, the judges are conferring in another room, deciding on the winning queens.
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
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