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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

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

Using substantially more than that means households are watering the lawn, or “irrigating” in water-department speak.

From New York Times ● May 6, 2015

I don’t have to look at my mom to know that her eyes are watering.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy