hoover
verb (used with object)
to clean with a vacuum cleaner.
are hoovering
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present progressiveof hoover.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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Standing out is an increasing problem in TV, where there are more channels offering their own shows than ever and streaming services are hoovering up a lot of the buzz formerly reserved for cable dramas.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 18, 2015
