chair
noun
a seat, especially for one person, usually having four legs for support and a rest for the back and often having rests for the arms.
is chairing
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present progressiveof chair (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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Retired senior judge Deborah Taylor KC is chairing the inquiry, which is hearing from more than 100 witnesses over a total of nine weeks.
From BBC ● Mar. 17, 2026
It began in September 2024, and Baroness Lampard, who is chairing it, is due to publish her final report and recommendations in mid-2028.
From BBC ● Feb. 17, 2026
High Court judge Lady Justice Thirlwall, who is chairing the inquiry, has said she "will do all I can" to make sure "no-one else suffers" like the parents of Letby's victims.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2024
United Arab Emirates deputy ambassador Mohamed Abushahab said it’s more important than ever to strengthen the Kimberley Process, which his country is chairing this year.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 3, 2024
“Nonfiction is still perceived to some extent as a man’s game,” said British historian Suzannah Lipscomb, who is chairing the judging panel for the inaugural edition of the U.K.-based prize.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 15, 2024
