fuel
noun
combustible matter used to maintain fire, as coal, wood, oil, or gas, in order to create heat or power.
are fuelling
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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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Europe is the world's fastest-warming continent, and changes in atmospheric circulation are fuelling more frequent and more intense heatwaves on the continent.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
SoftBank reportedly is looking to buy an investor in the data center companies that are fuelling the artificial-intelligence revolution.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 29, 2025
Critics argue products like these are fuelling harmful beauty ideals, reinforcing insecurities and sending the message that even your sleep needs to be optimised for aesthetic gain.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2025
"And this suggests that the growing development timelines and budgets that are fuelling these longer games have reached a point of diminishing returns," he says.
From BBC ● Feb. 18, 2025
The Chinese, who are fuelling growth in Asia, could fully return to Europe by the end of next year, according to Levato, who said they were already spending 40% of 2019 levels in Europe.
From Reuters ● Nov. 14, 2023
