catapult
noun
an ancient military engine for hurling stones, arrows, etc.
is catapulting
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present progressiveof catapult (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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"Guys, I fit into size 6 jeans! the picture on the right I’m wearing size 16 jeans the fit of my clothes is catapulting me forward now, not the scale so much."
From Fox News ● Sep. 27, 2018
Guys, I fit into size 6 jeans! 😲 the picture on the right I’m wearing size 16 jeans 😐 the fit of my clothes is catapulting me forward now, not the scale so much.
From Fox News ● Sep. 27, 2018
A gang of wingless birds is catapulting back onto smartphone screens today.
From New York Times ● Jul. 30, 2015
Professionalism is catapulting players into Test rugby earlier across the world.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 5, 2013
