lobby
noun
an entrance hall, corridor, or vestibule, as in a public building, often serving as an anteroom; foyer.
is lobbying
-
present progressiveof lobby (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Dezhyna, who leaves a faint floral scent behind her as she paces the streets, is lobbying officials to rebuild a skate park.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
Apple is lobbying the White House to get access to cheaper Chinese memory chips, sparking a clash with U.S. supplier Micron.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
You don’t want to turn into another person who is lobbying your grandmother at all costs.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026
The district is lobbying for legislative relief, officials told her, and more claims could be forthcoming.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 21, 2026
The American Federation of Labor is lobbying in Washington, begging for legal protection, and in return venal Justice sends Winchester rifles and drunken militiamen into the disturbed labor districts.
From Mother Earth, Vol. 1 No. 4, June 1906 Monthly Magazine Devoted to Social Science and Literature by Emma Goldman
