award
verb (used with object)
to give as due or merited; assign or bestow.
is awarding
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present progressiveof award (3rd person singular).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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WASHINGTON—The Trump administration is awarding $2 billion in grants to nine quantum-computing companies in deals that include U.S. government equity stakes, the Commerce Department said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
John Lewis is awarding its staff a bonus for the first time in four years as the retailer continues its turnaround.
From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2026
It is awarding Stegra 390 million kronor through the "Industrial Leap" programme, which is part of the EU initiative NextGenerationEU.
From Barron's ● Nov. 26, 2025
Tesla is awarding Elon Musk around $29 billion in shares as a legal battle looms over a prior multibillion dollar compensation plan for the chief executive.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2025
Shortly after announcing its value meal deals, Wendy’s is awarding its consumers with another bombshell offer, this time involving its beloved Frosty.
From Salon ● Aug. 8, 2024
