place
noun
a particular portion of space, whether of definite or indefinite extent.
are placing
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present progressiveof place.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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Drivers say they are changing their spending habits to cope with rising costs at the pump, while businesses warn higher fuel bills are placing increasing pressure on their finances.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
Foreign lenders remain willing to fund high-quality borrowers but are placing greater emphasis on credit quality and pricing, creating opportunities for local managers with growing pools of regional capital, the firm says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
America’s blue-chip tech companies are placing these huge bets based on assumptions about what the demand for AI computing—and availability of AI hardware—will be in several years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
"Understandably, customers have wanted to stay cool and have fun in the sun, but the unrelenting conditions are placing the environment and water supplies under increasing strain," he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
He’s watching the ring, where four men are placing a large metal box.
From "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate
