are having
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present progressiveof have.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
haveverb (used with object)to possess; own; hold for use; contain.
Example Sentences
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"We are having productive discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran," he added, without providing additional details.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
The Lionesses are also not used to being in play-offs, a route they are having to take after finishing runners-up to world champions Spain in their qualifying group.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
“We are having productive discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran,” Trump said in a Truth Social post.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
The social-media movement is just one more reason hospitals are having a tough time collecting out-of-pocket payments from patients.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
“Kristina told me that you and Jeff are having problems.”
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
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