crowd
noun
a large number of persons gathered closely together; throng.
are crowding
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present progressiveof crowd.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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But soaring surpluses with several key trading partners has also become a political issue, as officials overseas argue that waves of Chinese imports are crowding out local competition.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
Because AI firms are crowding out other buyers of memory, unexpected consequences are likely to reverberate across countless industries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 17, 2026
The findings consistently show that UPFs are crowding out traditional dietary patterns, lowering overall diet quality, and contributing to higher risks of many chronic diseases.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 24, 2025
Football fans across Europe are crowding round televisions, gathering in fan zones, and waving flags as England take on Spain in the Euro 2024 final.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2024
“Mrs. Malloy is still talking to the owner...People are crowding around...Mrs. Ruth looks like she’s yelling...Mrs. Peck is trying to calm her down,” she tells me.
From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson
