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Time Expressions and Example Sentences:

Use 1 (Present time)
 "Now, right now, at present, presently, for the time being, currently, at the moment, at the present, nowadays,  this year " are common time expressions used with this tense.

• We are learning English now.
• We're watching TV right now.
• At present my father is working abroad.
• He is presently studying in Istanbul.
• We're using my old computer for the time being.
• The Director is currently having talks in the USA
• She's not waiting here at the moment
• Charles is taking three courses this year / this term.
• Car prices are getting higher nowadays /these days.

Use 2 (Future Time)
"Tomorrow, tonight, next week, next year"  are common time expressions used with future meaning.

• I am not going to the party tonight.
• Is he visiting his parents next weekend?
• They are flying to Paris next week.
• Tom is staring a new job on Friday.
• My dad is retiring in June.

Use 3
When we use this tense with adverbs "always", "continuously" or "constantly" for complaining something.

• She is always coming to class late.
• I don't think Daniel can lose weight. He is always eating something.
• He is constantly talking. I wish he would shut up.
• I don't like them because they are always complaining.
• He's continuously changing his mind.
• Nobody likes Ann at school since she is always having arguments with other students

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