drop
noun
a small quantity of liquid that falls or is produced in a more or less spherical mass; a liquid globule.
are dropping
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present progressiveof drop.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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While some insurers are charging higher premiums, others are dropping condo HOAs and their owners altogether due to rising losses from natural disasters, such as hurricanes and wildfires, and increasing reinsurance costs.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
"As a result, many apples are dropping from the trees prematurely, remaining very small, or suffering from sunburn damage," the agency said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
This is seen as a precautionary measure when reservoir levels are dropping but demand remains higher.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
Others are dropping six figures on upgraded SUVs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
“The coal yard has been hard. Men are dropping with their shovels in their hands, and Max doesn’t eat enough for the work. I think the camp will be worse.”
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
