request
noun
the act of asking for something to be given or done, especially as a favor or courtesy; solicitation or petition.
is requesting
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present progressiveof request (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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Hyde Lane is requesting Netflix and Netflix Studios be held liable for infringement, although no specified amount was listed in the suit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
Southern Water said the restriction would come into force on 10 July but is requesting customers to "put down their hosepipes now, to avoid putting the network under further pressure".
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
She is requesting that the arbitration order be lifted, the arbitration process halted and her severance agreement voided, and asks for compensatory damages to cover lost book sales and speaking fees.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
Lance is requesting the U.S. government protect ConocoPhillips’ assets in Qatar.
From Barron's ● Mar. 26, 2026
“The Flight Research Division is requesting two new computers,” Vaughan said.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
