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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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
But two big questions are plaguing Woody: Where will Evan live when he can no longer live at home?
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 13, 2022
But corroded equipment and clogged pipes from the superhot brine are plaguing the extraction operation, according to the three sources with direct knowledge.
From Reuters ● Oct. 5, 2022
"The fundamentals at the heart of the legislation are about resolving the issues of the Northern Ireland protocol that are plaguing politics in Northern Ireland," Mr Robinson said.
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2022
"The rascals are plaguing me, master," David growled.
From Operas Every Child Should Know Descriptions of the Text and Music of Some of the Most Famous Masterpieces by Mary Schell Hoke Bacon
