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are watering

  • present progressive
    of water.
    water

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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

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

And in California, many of the irrigation systems are watering more than is necessary and a lot of it is running off into the street.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 30, 2015

“As we walked from building to building, our eyes are watering, our noses are running,” Mullen says.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 7, 2015

My eyes are watering and my throat is dry, but I'm using up every bit of strength I have not to let my emotions take control.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman