is planning
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present progressiveof plan (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
plannouna scheme or method of acting, doing, proceeding, making, etc., developed in advance.
Example Sentences
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This week, Quentin Fottrell — The Moneyist — answered questions from a 55-year-old woman who is planning ahead.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
A spokesperson for Abbott said the governor is planning to run a competitive race, as usual, against Hinojosa.
From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2026
Stidham said she is planning to vote and hoping government leaders can make life more affordable.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
Eventually the Dallas-based airline is planning a network of at least 11 lounges.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
I have learned that the Commandant is planning— But I do not find out what the Commandant is planning, for at that moment, I look up.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
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