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are shedding

  • present progressive of shed.

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Bank earnings this week are shedding light on the state of the economy since the Iran war started at the end of February.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 14, 2026

Exoskeletons are shedding their bulky, sci-fi image to become lightweight, AI-powered consumer devices that manufacturers hope will become as commonplace as smartwatches, targeting everyone from hikers to seniors seeking to stay active.

From Barron's Jan. 8, 2026

With the fires still burning in the North Sea, eyewitnesses are shedding light on how the crash unfolded in 30 minutes of drama.

From BBC Mar. 11, 2025

Prominent newspapers like The Washington Post are shedding reporters and editors, and on Tuesday, The Los Angeles Times laid off more than 20 percent of its newsroom.

From New York Times Jan. 24, 2024

"You need not hasten, for Pan Skshetuski already knows of her death, and we here are shedding tears of mourning for her."

From With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. by Sienkiewicz, Henryk