load
noun
are loading
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present progressiveof load.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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The only ships that are loading crude at Venezuela’s ports are tankers bound for the U.S. and those transporting oil to Venezuelan refineries, the company said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 15, 2026
The only ships that are loading crude at Venezuela's ports are bound for the US and for Venezuelan refineries, some of which are not close to the oil fields, the company said.
From BBC ● Jan. 15, 2026
The running game, led by Breece Hall and Dalvin Cook, is sputtering because teams are loading the box and daring Wilson to throw.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 27, 2023
The last three ships traveling under the deal are loading cargoes at the Ukrainian port of Odesa and are likely to depart on Monday.
From Reuters ● Jul. 7, 2023
All the other buses are loading up except for us.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
