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are timing

  • present progressive of time.

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There are timing and mix issues in the titanium business, he said.

From Barron's Feb. 20, 2026

Many of these women are timing family and work as “seasons” of life, referencing the biblical passage Ecclesiastes 3:1.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 26, 2025

The Blues will retain their title if they win their last four matches of the season, and manager Emma Hayes says her side are timing their run to achieve success.

From BBC May 7, 2023

Two important factors a polling company faces are timing and human nature.

From Textbooks Jul. 28, 2021

Parrhesiades, it is now your turn; they are timing you; so proceed.

From Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 01 by Fowler, F. G. (Francis George)