open
adjective
not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate.
are opening
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present progressiveof open.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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Sudden advancements by artificial-intelligence bots are opening new fronts in the battles over who will control the future of consumer payments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026
“Angelenos are opening bills they did not expect and cannot afford, and they need relief now,” she said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
It's not just British parents that are opening long-term investments for their children.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
Dombrovskis' comments come as Group of 20 finance ministers and central bank governors are opening a second day of meetings with issues like economic "imbalances" on the agenda.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
I head straight for the kitchen, avoiding eye contact and her arms, which are opening for a hug.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
