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are squaring

  • present progressive of square.

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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 in a second round vote starting next Friday after Pavel narrowly won over Babis in the first round of the election last weekend, although neither scored a majority of votes.

From Reuters Jan. 21, 2023

The fact these two New Jersey-based rivals are squaring off on the practice field wouldn’t normally be big news.

From Seattle Times Aug. 24, 2022

Cecil and a red-faced man are squaring off.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen