prompt
adjective
done, performed, delivered, etc., at once or without delay.
are prompting
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present progressiveof prompt.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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Europe’s largest airline, Ryanair, said winter jet-fuel prices of $140 per barrel are prompting it to cut capacity.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
Growing concerns about physical safety and political marginalization are prompting California’s Jewish community to withdraw from civic engagement and embrace more insular communal structures, particularly among Orthodox populations who face fewer barriers to community cohesion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2025
The refreshed premium cards rolled out over the past few months by the likes of Chase and Amex are prompting a reshuffling among affluent consumers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2025
Ongoing supply chain issues tied to the bird flu outbreak are prompting major grocery chains and restaurants to impose restrictions on egg purchases.
From Salon ● Feb. 12, 2025
During nearly every lesson he would stop short in the middle of the class; 'L No. II,' he would say, 'you are prompting again!
From Good Blood by Ernst Von Wildenbruch
