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future progressive

American

[fyoo-cher pruh-gres-iv] / ˈfju tʃər prəˈgrɛs ɪv /

noun

a verb construction, in English made up of the auxiliary verb will followed by the infinitive be and the present participle of the main verb, used especially to express an action or event that will continue or be repeated over some period of time to come, such as Our team will be playing in the tournament tomorrow and Next fall I will be giving piano lessons every Tuesday.

adjective

designating a verb construction used to express an action or event that will continue or be repeated over some period of time to come.

Etymology

Origin of future progressive

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

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Others, including progressive Democrats such as Rules Committee Chairman Jim McGovern of Massachusetts, said the bill lacked sufficient civil liberties protections.

From Seattle Times • May 28, 2020

The Democratic Senate includes several prominent women, including progressive icon Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota.

From The Guardian • Apr. 30, 2016

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