count
verb (used with object)
to check over (the separate units or groups of a collection) one by one to determine the total number; add up; enumerate.
will be counting
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future progressiveof count.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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Still the Patriots will be counting on the experience and game-management skills of Diggs.
From Barron's ● Feb. 7, 2026
They are the election officials who will be counting the ballots, or election observers who will be much closer to counting the ballots.
From Slate ● Sep. 9, 2024
Justin Herbert will be counting on him to fill the void following the departures of Keenan Allen and Mike Williams.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 26, 2024
It will be counting on support from non-alliance members, including from the upper house Senate, to get it over the line.
From Reuters ● Aug. 21, 2023
It is not time to go to bed yet, but already I know the blessing I will be counting tonight.
From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson
