express
verb (used with object)
to put (thought) into words; utter or state.
are expressing
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present progressiveof express.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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Tackling my next deck, “Boundaries Make Jobs Clear,” I learn that parents’ jobs include boundaries and validation; children’s jobs are expressing desires and feelings.
From Slate ● May 10, 2026
Her critics are expressing relief that Trump’s new pick, Dr. Nicole Saphier, has voiced support for the measles and Covid-19 vaccines.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
"The people of Iran are expressing their legitimate aspiration for a better life. Any violence against peaceful demonstrators is unacceptable," EU spokesman Anouar El Anouni said.
From Barron's ● Jan. 9, 2026
While the relationship between money and happiness is typically framed as a choice between spending on material goods or spending on experiences, many Americans are expressing a different desire for their money: saving more.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 11, 2025
They are expressing exactly the same sentiments and represent exactly the same danger.
From "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin
