progress
noun
a movement toward a goal or to a further or higher stage.
progressing
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present participleof progress.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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However, those drugs alone did not permanently stop the cancer from progressing.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 8, 2026
“We’re still progressing but beating Westlake was huge. We have the best coach, so I think we can make the top division. We’re going to give it our all.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
"White Nights" has emerged as a gateway book for Dostoevsky's work, with some young readers progressing onto more challenging novels, such as "Crime and Punishment."
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
Turnaround plans at its Brazilian open-pit gold mine, Mara Rosa, are progressing in line with expectations, the company said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
And speaking of treacherousness, things were not, in any way, progressing as Flora had planned.
From "Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures" by Kate DiCamillo
