tiptoe
noun
the tip or end of a toe.
is tiptoeing
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present progressiveof tiptoe (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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But when it comes to China, the government is tiptoeing nervously in the wings.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2024
Speaking about Ohtani and his future is tiptoeing a fine line since he currently plays for the Angels.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 10, 2023
Though the project still has no official budget, timeline or target number of asylum seekers to be resettled, the town council nevertheless is tiptoeing ahead.
From New York Times ● Oct. 20, 2022
With vaccinations progressing and lockdowns loosening, fashion is tiptoeing its way back to traditional catwalk shows, for now mixing live audiences and online presentation.
From Reuters ● Jul. 5, 2021
Pete is tiptoeing in to make the fires.
From The Lady of the Decoration by Frances Little
