sort
noun
a particular kind, species, variety, class, or group, distinguished by a common character or nature.
are sorting
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present progressiveof sort.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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"We are sorting out compensation for customers," he added.
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
Like FedEx, large companies across America are sorting through the technical back end, guardrails and policies that will form the basis for their fleet of AI agents.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 2026
My parents recently died and my brother and I are sorting out their estate.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 21, 2025
Here’s what people are sorting through, said Chen:
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2025
“Thatcher and I are sorting through my affairs. I’m considering leaving a good portion of my estate to my alma mater.”
From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart
