cordon
noun
a line of police, sentinels, military posts, warships, etc., enclosing or guarding an area.
is cordoning
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present progressiveof cordon (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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“China is cordoning itself off without mercy,” said CEO Konrad.
From Reuters ● Nov. 18, 2020
