head
noun
the upper part of the body in humans, joined to the torso by the neck and containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.
is heading
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present progressiveof head (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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“But I still have to come into class every day and do my homework. I’m thinking about where the industry is heading, but it takes up as much space as a movie idea.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026
Dynatrace stock is heading for its worst post-earnings performance in over three years.
From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026
One option Lagarde is considering is heading the World Economic Forum, the institution known for drawing billionaires, heads of states and CEOs to Davos, the small resort town in the Swiss Alps, each January.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026
Energy stocks are up nearly 12%, financials have gained almost 10%, and the Dow is heading for a gain of nearly 3%.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026
I heard folks is heading to Louvenia Brown’s tonight at five thirty to pray for Robert, but by the time I lift that twenty-pound turkey in the brine, I can’t barely raise my arms.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
