source
noun
any thing or place from which something comes, arises, or is obtained; origin.
are sourcing
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present progressiveof source.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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H&M has worked with a small secondhand store, Awoke Vintage, for its preloved section in SoHo, but some big retailers are sourcing the preloved pieces themselves or have customers hand them in—sometimes for store credit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
“We are at the forefront of a seismic shift in how data centers and other large loads are sourcing power,” said CEO Ron Gusek.
From Barron's ● Jan. 29, 2026
"Medical spas, weight loss or medical clinics, and compounding pharmacies that are claiming to offer or sell compounded products claiming to contain 'semaglutide' are sourcing their ingredients from entities other than Novo Nordisk."
From Salon ● Jan. 17, 2024
In response, the chocolate industry has made wide-ranging pledges and campaigns to ensure they are sourcing cocoa that is traceable, sustainable and free of abuse.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 19, 2023
"Because it's cheaper to buy from Russia, what many do is turn a blind eye - and not disclose that they are sourcing their stones from Alrosa," he said.
From BBC ● Nov. 15, 2023
