take
verb (used with object)
to get into one's hold or possession by voluntary action.
is taking
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present progressiveof take (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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The “AI is taking our water” claim is the most outlandish.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
Her next book is taking shape as she works and dreams near the ocean.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
Huawei is taking advantage of its expertise in telecommunications equipment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
Boeing tells the BBC it is "taking steps to mitigate any potential impacts", describing the shortfall in production as an "industry-wide" situation.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
She is taking a “personal day,” like Gina occasionally does at O’Brien and Bello’s Attorneys-at-Law.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
