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.
headnounthe upper part of the body in humans, joined to the torso by the neck and containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.
Example Sentences
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A motion to call one will not be submitted until they are certain they have the required numbers, but that could be where this dramatic story is heading next.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
Bhatia, the son-in-law of India steel billionaire Lakshmi Mittal, is heading a consortium interested in buying into the 20-time English champions.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
After 120 minutes of action, you’re tied up against our made-up team and the match is heading to penalties.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
As CNN prepares for change under a new owner, the network’s chief legal affairs correspondent Paula Reid is heading for the exit and expected to jump to MS NOW.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
Then, because Dr. Newman is heading our way, I hurry off to class.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
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