is following
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present progressiveof follow (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
followverb (used with object)to come after in sequence, order of time, etc..
Example Sentences
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A DOJ spokesperson said “the best preparation for any election official is following federal law.”
From Salon ● Nov. 3, 2026
“This Department is following the facts and the law, not anyone’s political timetable,” a spokeswoman said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
By using memories of an old car to sell a new one, Citroen is following a well-travelled road.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
The industry is following a "discipline-over-growth playbook" while shifting more investment to automation and robotics, Deloitte said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
HARRY/VOLDEMORT: Whichever witch or wizard is following me, I assure you, you will regret it.
From "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" by J.K. Rowling
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