require
verb (used with object)
to have need of; need.
are requiring
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present progressiveof require.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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Nearly all are requiring ethics courses along the way — as educators continue to grapple with cheating and with fears that heavy AI use will erode critical thinking.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
Meanwhile, more states are requiring students to take a personal-finance course to graduate from high school.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
I just read this story about college students and graduates lacking work experience and the fact that employers are requiring three to five years of experience for entry-level jobs.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 8, 2026
Meanwhile, some insurers are requiring ships to use an Iran-approved route through the Strait of Hormuz as a condition of getting war-risk coverage, according to insurance broker Marsh.
From Barron's ● Apr. 28, 2026
"That is a hard thing you are requiring, sir," sighed Frank.
From Elsie in the South by Martha Finley
