trip
noun
a journey or voyage.
are tripping
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present progressiveof trip.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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Big tech companies are tripping over themselves to get as many chips as possible to secure AI supremacy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026
The sudden twists and turns of roller coasters are tripping up emergency responders, thanks to the iPhone 14’s feature that will contact authorities when it senses the phone’s owner has been in a car crash.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 10, 2022
Trackballs are not a hot commodity the big gadget makers are tripping over themselves to build.
From The Verge ● May 10, 2022
The Mound is a waste of space, of course, but the bigger issue is the pavements are badly maintained and lots of people are tripping up and needing hospital treatment.
From BBC ● May 6, 2022
Strains less animated, but more melodious attract us to a fine dancing hall, where the older lads and lasses are tripping about in a lively manner.
From Odd Bits of Travel with Brush and Camera by Jr.
