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are shopping

  • present progressive of shop.

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“This is a new and novel approach” for the bureau, the source said, one reason “they are shopping it around.”

From Salon Jul. 17, 2026

The Lakers are shopping for a center, but the store isn’t stocked with options.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

Clubs are shopping around to add players to their squads who can help them end the season on a high.

From BBC Jan. 1, 2026

Some data-center developers are shopping for electricity beyond regulated utility companies and regional power networks where supplies are increasingly tight.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 30, 2025

If I call, you tell me you and your mom are shopping together.

From "The Thing About Jellyfish" by Ali Benjamin