speak
verb (used without object)
to utter words or articulate sounds with the ordinary voice; talk.
are speaking
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present progressiveof speak.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 have increased patrols in the area and we are speaking to community leaders to provide further reassurance."
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
“What we have found out from previous elections is that candidates like Abdul Sayed are speaking to the masses,” says Al-Marayati.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
Most of them are scrambling to get on the right side of this issue, and, publicly at least, are speaking negatively about data centers.
From Salon ● Sep. 2, 2026
Locals are speaking out at Town Council meetings, and residents such as Cecilia Horne, 67 years old, are questioning the competence of their leaders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
Students are speaking around Kalinda loudly, buzzing with anticipation, and whenever there’s a break in the noise, I can tell even from where I stand, it’s because Kalinda is speaking.
From "Hurricane Child" by Kheryn Callender
