trace
noun
a surviving mark, sign, or evidence of the former existence, influence, or action of some agent or event; vestige.
are tracing
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present progressiveof trace.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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"You are experiencing a journey from 11th Century England, when power was invested in the sovereign and as you walk your way to the Commons you are tracing your way towards our parliamentary democracy."
From BBC ● Dec. 29, 2025
“Crude oil prices are tracing another decline toward yearly lows amid oversupply, weak demand, and tariff concerns.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2025
In these cases, the homeowners are tracing the fire damage to DWP.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 14, 2025
Federal aviation officials are tracing a midweek computer debacle to a single employee.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 13, 2023
This Little Brass God we are tracing up belongs either in a Hindu temple in India, or the Hindus think it belongs there.
From Boy Scouts in Northern Wilds by Archibald Lee Fletcher
