pour
verb (used with object)
to send (a liquid, fluid, or anything in loose particles) flowing or falling, as from one container to another, or into, over, or on something.
are pouring
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present progressiveof pour.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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Politicians who once championed the AI infrastructure build-out have changed their tunes right as companies are pouring hundreds of billions of dollars into ramping up computing capacity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
The offers are pouring in to fill the abandoned prison site, said San Joaquin County Supervisor Robert Rickman, who was mayor of Tracy from 2016-2020.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
Companies are pouring billions of dollars into the technology, sparking a revival among slumping American manufacturers.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
Governments and tech giants are pouring huge sums into building data centres that can train and run AI tools such as chatbots, image generators and agents that can execute tasks.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
It’s rush hour and people are pouring out of the 116th Street subway station as if it’s on fire.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
