use
verb (used with object)
to employ for some purpose; put into service; make use of.
are using
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present progressiveof use.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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People also worry that companies are using their videos and photos to build AI features without consent.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
He noted that Snap offers tools through its Family Center feature, which currently enables parents to track aspects of how their teens are using Snapchat.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
Critics suggest companies like Palantir are using stylish merch "to get their name into a more positive conversations", as Clark puts it.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
Companies are using AI to automate entry-level cybersecurity tasks, shifting job market demand toward more experienced workers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
All the hawks, and of course we are using the term loosely, for some were hawks and some were falcons, raised their belled feet again and sat at ease.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
