pedal
noun
a foot-operated lever used to control certain mechanisms, as automobiles, or to play or modify the sounds of certain musical instruments, as pianos, organs, or harps.
are pedaling
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present progressiveof pedal.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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These use a motor system and sensors to detect how fast or hard you are pedaling and determine how much power to provide.
From New York Times ● Jun. 3, 2020
Those who believe otherwise are pedaling "a conspiracy theory," it says.
From Fox News ● Oct. 5, 2019
“It’s daunting and a bit demoralizing. We are pedaling as fast as we can and leveraging our resources as much as possible,” Haage said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2017
Another scenario: You are pedaling your 10-speed beside a row of parked cars on Independence Avenue when a motorist suddenly pulls out of his parking space directly in your path.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 4, 2016
One minute, Lolo and I are pedaling home from El Caribe on the shady side of the street, and the next minute he’s gone.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
