plague
noun
an epidemic disease that causes high mortality; pestilence.
are plaguing
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present progressiveof plague.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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Lisa G. Twomey, the interim superintendent, doesn’t see that as a meaningful long-term solution, since lower birthrates are plaguing the whole state.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
The policy will take effect Saturday as Knott’s Berry Farm says it deals with “increasing incidents of unruly and inappropriate behavior” that are plaguing the theme park industry.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 20, 2023
Protests and strikes have affected other cities across the country, such as Le Havre and Rennes, and piles of uncollected garbage are plaguing them too.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 15, 2023
“We have to do things to make everyone feel safe and make everyone aware of the issues that are plaguing our communities,” said Black business owner Erwin Weary of the cafe in Shoreline.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 13, 2023
You are plaguing me to death with notices, yet you must be aware that I can’t pay you a pice at present.”
From Tales of Bengal by S. B. Banerjea
