trespass
are trespassing
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present progressiveof trespass.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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They are no longer welcome; they are trespassing, and they must go.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 12, 2022
The force said: "We would like to send a direct message to those at the event, you are trespassing, please leave and go home immediately,"
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2022
“Police continue to take a measured approach to the protesters, who are trespassing on the grounds of Parliament and have been repeatedly asked to leave,” Supt Corrie Parnell said in the statement.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 11, 2022
“Police continue to take a measured approach to the protesters, who are trespassing on the grounds of Parliament and have been repeatedly asked to leave,” Superintendent Corrie Parnell said in the statement.
From Reuters ● Feb. 11, 2022
“Sir, you are trespassing on private property. Now are you gonna tell me your name?”
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
