vote
noun
a formal expression of opinion or choice made by an individual or body of individuals, especially in an election.
are voting
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present progressiveof vote.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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Brazilians are voting on Sunday in a general election in which the two front-runners for the presidency bear very familiar names.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
"Celebrities are voting for the Greek summer!" public broadcaster ERT said on Friday, devoting a report to these stars from across the Atlantic.
From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026
Zambians are voting in an election to choose a president and parliament, with more than eight million voters registered to cast their ballots.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Love the Dodgers, or love to hate them, fans are voting for them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
She leans over and whispers, “You’ll do a good job. Albert and I are voting for you no matter what you say in your speech.”
From "Fish in a Tree" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
