establish
verb (used with object)
to found, institute, build, or bring into being on a firm or stable basis.
is establishing
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present progressiveof establish (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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The firm is establishing a new team of investment bankers focused on small-cap companies valued at between $100 million and $500 million, executives said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
He has already brought in 30 donated hives and is establishing them on his property.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026
“The key to getting veterans off the streets is establishing trust, providing real services,” Fairweather said.
From Salon ● Mar. 14, 2026
Merck is establishing a distinct oncology business unit in anticipation of Keytruda’s patent expiration in 2028.
From Barron's ● Feb. 23, 2026
I had another letter from America a few days since, from an American poet of Boston who is establishing a magazine, and asked for contributions from my pen.
From The Letters of Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1 of 2) by Sir Frederic G. (Frederic George) Kenyon
