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are having

  • present progressive
    of have.
    have
    verb (used with object)
    to possess; own; hold for use; contain.

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Across America, sellers in many markets are having a tough time getting offers as high mortgage rates and home prices remain a hurdle for buyers.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026

And for a moment, at least, we will know what we are having for dinner.

From Salon ● Aug. 27, 2026

"Yes, these sanctions are having an effect, but naturally, our people are resilient. These sanctions have been in place for 47 years."

From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026

Now that we have fallen straight through the looking glass of the internet, that gap has narrowed to the extent that we are having far greater difficulty discerning reality from its uncanny simulations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026

“We are having a blast. We will swim in the pool.”

From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan