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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"We are tracing the source and will take swift, decisive action against those responsible."
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 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
To some of us, indeed, it will appear as the most important element in the general notion of progress which we are tracing.
From Progress and History by Marvin, Francis Sydney
