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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And even companies known for vertical integration, like Tesla, are sourcing their components from outside the U.S.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
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
"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
More businesses are sourcing directly from the people growing the spices and paying far higher than commodity prices, cutting out the many intermediaries that keep farmer incomes low and reduce the quality of the product.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2023
