mark
noun
a visible impression or trace on something, such as a line, cut, dent, stain, or bruise.
are marking
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present progressiveof mark.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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Reynolds told the BBC: "We've had a system whereby water companies are marking their own homework."
From BBC ● Jan. 19, 2026
As 2025 draws to a close, Palestinians in Gaza are marking the new year not with celebration, but with exhaustion, grief and a fragile hope that their "endless nightmare" might finally end.
From Barron's ● Dec. 31, 2025
“We are marking and permanently protecting Stylesville and documenting its rightful place in history as the oldest Black-owned business in the city of Los Angeles,” Councilmember Monica Rodriguez, who represents Pacoima, said in a speech.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2025
Across the Middle East, Palestinians are marking the Nakba with their eyes on the war in Gaza.
From Seattle Times ● May 15, 2024
“As I walked behind you, I noticed that you are marking your path with rice!”
From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park
