square
noun
a rectangle having all four sides of equal length.
are squaring
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present progressiveof square.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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The process has never been tested, and right now former state Rep. Charles Booker, a Democrat, and GOP Rep. Andy Barr are squaring off for the seat McConnell is abandoning.
From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026
Investors, Mr Stanley said, are "squaring up" as they grapple with uncertainty about the state of the economy, and whether the Fed will be forced to keep interest rates higher if inflation heats up.
From BBC ● Nov. 20, 2025
The two are squaring off to run the third-largest U.S. city after incumbent Lori Lightfoot finished third out of nine candidates in the previous round when no one managed to cross the 50% line.
From Reuters ● Apr. 4, 2023
Illinois and Indiana are squaring off for just the second time since 2013.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 1, 2022
Cecil and a red-faced man are squaring off.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
