water
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present progressiveof water.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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A review has found “no concerns” that universities are watering down entry requirements for international students applying to foundation courses.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2024
But the first aspect we need to assess is whether you are watering the weeds, which means you’re only paying attention to the quitting, whining, blaming and other bad behaviors.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 17, 2021
In L.A., new housing is likely to be a four-story apartment building where residents are watering a few potted plants rather than the lawn that was a standard feature of 20th century housing tracts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2020
I’m really anxious right now because I’m not sure if my housemates are watering my veggies – tomatoes, cucumbers, pumpkins, zucchini, spinach, radishes… And there is my dog.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 16, 2019
His eyes are watering, and he blinks a few times.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
