- present participle of progress.
progressing
Example Sentences
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This allows you and clinicians to take steps that can reduce the risk of fractures and prevent osteopenia progressing to osteoporosis, where bone loss is more advanced and the risk of fractures is significantly higher.
From Science Daily • Jun. 25, 2026
Scotland fans will now be clinging on to hopes of progressing as one of the eight best third-placed sides.
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026
In Konik’s view, the announcement signals that the restructuring is progressing “on a thoughtful, sequenced basis under Hill, with the right operators being installed at the right time.”
From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026
Oil prices fell Tuesday after the U.S. waived Iranian sanctions on crude and petrochemical products for 60 days, in a sign that talks are progressing well.
From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026
“We’re hoping she takes a ribbon in cutwork, although her lace making is progressing as well.”
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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