pour
verb (used with object)
to send (a liquid, fluid, or anything in loose particles) flowing or falling, as from one container to another, or into, over, or on something.
is pouring
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present progressiveof pour (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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Now they fear that AI technology - which China is pouring billions of dollars into - is providing simple, accessible tools that can be used to trick the public.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Rivian, which is pouring money into autonomous vehicle efforts including a robotaxi partnership with Uber, has struggled to turn a profit with its luxury EVs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
Some of that spending was rescinded by the Trump administration, but private capital is pouring in, says Jay Jacobs, U.S. head of equity exchange-traded funds at BlackRock.
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026
China’s government is pouring money into AI, electric cars and military power, while consumer confidence sags and the job market grows bleak.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026
Sweat is pouring from my scalp, over my eyebrows, into my eyes.
From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz
