Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
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He has also said they are inviting Altman and his leadership team to Tumbler Ridge to witness how the shooting has devastated the town.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
Protesters are inviting soccer fans to join them in issuing referee-style red cards during the World Cup final.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026
The new Vietnamese cafes in the city are inviting everybody in, and for the uninured, these are places not just for new tastes but also for learning.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 26, 2024
I think there's a degree of accessibility to a High Street, you can just walk in, and you are inviting an honest response.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2023
“Sorry,” she said, “it’s just that Moss was saying that you two weren’t rushing things yet, and here you are, inviting us to dinner at your place.”
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
