request
noun
the act of asking for something to be given or done, especially as a favor or courtesy; solicitation or petition.
are requesting
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present progressiveof request.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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The Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Agriculture are requesting information from the public regarding the farm equipment market.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
They are requesting that all relevant physical, written and electronic evidence is preserved.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
Now attorneys for the former action hero, 79, are requesting that court officials and law enforcement set up security protocols; disallow photography, video or audio recording; and tighten up who’s allowed in the courtroom.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
“Now, more and more overseas patients are requesting consultations with us.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
“Your Honor, we are a little short of the thousand dollars and are requesting an extension to raise the remaining funds.”
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
