are taking
- present progressive of take.
Example Sentences
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Holland and Zendaya are taking their box office prowess to new heights after their two movies and other films currently in theaters earned roughly $430 million — the biggest collective weekend in box office history.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
But, he says, "This has to end at some point in time, because the big guys are taking a bath on those accounts."
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
Many currency traders are taking the opportunity to upsize their bets that the yen will continue to weaken despite the suspected efforts by authorities, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
That Cornyn and Tillis are taking this stand is surprising.
From Salon ● Jul. 31, 2026
It is one long room running almost the length of the ship, though one can hardly walk for the barrels and crates that are taking up most of the room.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
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