set
verb (used with object)
to put (something or someone) in a particular place.
are setting
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present progressiveof set.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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Several British zoos are setting up so-called ark populations of the glutinous snail, one of Europe's rarest species, using creatures bred in a back garden in Ceredigion.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
Across the globe, bond yields are setting new highs with 10-year benchmarks at their steepest for thirty years in Japan, fifteen years for Germany and 18 years in the U.K.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
Changing tariffs and trade policies are setting off a race to build technology that can help companies navigate the complexity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
If you are setting money aside for taxes, contributing to an emergency fund, and paying down debt, you’ll likely feel less anxiety about spending on nonessentials, and your financial decisions won’t feel like a gamble.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
I rush into the dining room, where Aunt J and my dad are setting the table.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
