place
noun
a particular portion of space, whether of definite or indefinite extent.
is placing
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present progressiveof place (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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"We very much welcome the fact that the German federal government is placing not only medium, but also long-term, security of supply at the heart of its energy policy considerations," it said in a statement.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
A new study warns that humanity is placing more pressure on Earth than the planet can sustainably handle, raising concerns about future food security, climate stability, and human well being.
From Science Daily ● May 27, 2026
Japan is placing a big bet on U.S. housing.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 31, 2026
Rieder has said that the Fed is placing too much weight on inflation data that reflect past conditions and too little on how the economy is changing.
From Barron's ● Jan. 26, 2026
The librarian is placing books on the hold shelf across the room from me.
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
