are disappearing
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present progressiveof disappear.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
disappearverb (used without object)to cease to be seen; vanish from sight.
Example Sentences
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The last argument for renting is that you pay only for the hours you use, and those idle hours are disappearing as more of the work runs through AI.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026
Trappings of modern life are disappearing, with routine power outages leaving many Cubans without running water or refrigeration.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Driven by litigation from environmental advocates and opposition from the state Coastal Commission, Fourth of July fireworks shows in California are disappearing and being replaced by drones.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2026
Using an AI tool called Tessera, which analyses detailed images of the UK gathered from space, experts can precisely determine locations of hedgehog habitats - and where these are disappearing.
From BBC ● May 18, 2026
Vivi and Oak are disappearing over a hill.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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