man
noun
an adult male person.
is manning
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present progressiveof man (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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A DJ in a sharp suit is manning the turntables, and waitresses in ties and white smoking-jacket-inspired dresses—outfits of Eagle’s design—scour the crowd as people dance with drinks in the air.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
Doncic is manning the Lakers’ elevator now; it’s his job to lift his teammates to new heights.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
Anyway, whoever is manning the "Weeks since last rules controversy" sign can flip that bad boy to "0."
From Golf Digest ● Mar. 31, 2019
When the Washington Capitals are on the power play, defenseman John Carlson is manning his post at the point, just south of the blue line and behind his four teammates.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 21, 2018
Coach Noles is manning the pitching machine by home plate.
From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner
