endure
verb (used with object)
to hold out against; sustain without impairment or yielding; undergo.
are enduring
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present progressiveof endure.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 the roughly 2,500 who remain include hundreds of unaccompanied minors who are enduring dire conditions with limited access to food, water, shelter and sanitation.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
“My thoughts are with the families, teammates, and loved ones who are enduring unimaginable grief.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 30, 2026
These animals are enduring the heat thanks to popsicles.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 14, 2026
They aim to reduce stigma, build community and empower others who are enduring one of life’s most painful experiences: the loss of a child who is still alive.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 13, 2025
Currently, Simon, Bram, Nora, and Cal are enduring an epic photo shoot with the parents.
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
