squirrel
noun
any of numerous arboreal, bushy-tailed rodents of the genus Sciurus, of the family Sciuridae.
is squirreling
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present progressiveof squirrel (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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Because it knows its massive gas and oil reserves won’t last forever, Qatar is squirreling away vast wealth in nest-eggs overseas.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 18, 2015
Meanwhile, "Eiko is squirreling away her well-marbled steaks for us."
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 18, 2011
Moreover, the government is squirreling away the precious metal at such a rate as to account for the entire net U.S. gold drain so far this year.
From Time Magazine Archive
