usher
noun
a person who escorts people to seats in a theater, church, etc.
is ushering
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present progressiveof usher (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 agreement brought an end to a massive federal trial and is ushering in a new era of legal accountability for tech platforms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
The institution, which launched its first season in 2006, is ushering in a new chapter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2023
Paramount is ushering "The Daily Show" into its next phase using a structurally sound yet entirely unadventurous bridge made of celebrity hosts.
From Salon ● Dec. 9, 2022
Stung by an epic crisis in nickel trading, the London Metal Exchange is ushering in new rules to boost transparency.
From Reuters ● Sep. 5, 2022
As I emerge from my bedroom, I find that the front door is open and Mom is ushering Mrs. Baransky into the living room, apologizing for the nonexistent mess.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
