follow
verb (used with object)
to come after in sequence, order of time, etc..
are following
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present progressiveof follow.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 this is about ensuring that all the organizations that use our city facilities are following the same rules and expectations.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
Passing a law is one thing; knowing whether schools are following it is another.
From Slate ● Sep. 5, 2026
"But police are following a lead now so I'm hopeful."
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Student loans are following more Americans into what were supposed to be their retirement years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
“We are following her. Go straight into the fog and keep that in mind.”
From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan
