Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
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Be it with candles or the pine sticks preferred in Sagada, lighting a flame is "inviting the presence of Christ with us, having fellowship with our departed loved ones", he said.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
The research team is inviting the public to take part, external and receive a personalised biological age estimate by uploading their own facial photo the research team.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
Event notes: The Compton Art and History Museum is inviting the community to “The Proud Origins Walk,” a 5K walk that celebrates culture and migration.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 29, 2026
The Journal is inviting subscribers to submit questions about the U.S. economy, markets and political landscape ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision on Dec. 10.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 8, 2025
“I believe Mr. Lemoncello is inviting us to play a geocaching game,” said Angus Harper.
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
