Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
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“Some people are knocking around with trust structures from years back and may not be proactive when it comes to managing assets in the trusts.”
From Barron's ● May 16, 2026
The force added: "Officers are knocking on any impacted properties and we are working with partners to convene plans for any displaced residents. Please do not travel into or attend this area."
From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2026
“So, we put the work in and when guys are knocking it down, it just makes our offense even that much more dynamic.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 18, 2023
You're not just cheating on the person you with, but you're breaking up friend groups, you are knocking off a parent's dreams and all of these different things happen.
From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2023
“I ... I just ... I don’t know. Weird things are knocking around my noggin.”
From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner
