fuel
noun
combustible matter used to maintain fire, as coal, wood, oil, or gas, in order to create heat or power.
are fueling
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present progressiveof fuel.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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The expansion is driven by growing gas demand in Asia, where rising populations and data centers are fueling energy needs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
The multibillion dollar investment in the Pacific coast facility will enable Shell to sell more gas to Asia, where growing populations and power hungry data centers are fueling rising demand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
Authorities say high deprivation and unemployment in the area are fueling organised crime.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
As universities crack down on AI, extreme monitoring policies and false accusations are fueling a deep mistrust between professors and students.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
Robust business and consumer confidence and high export prices for raw materials and agricultural products are fueling the economy, particularly in mining states.
From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
