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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are shredding" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe an ongoing action of shredding something, typically in the present continuous tense.
Example: "The workers are shredding the documents to ensure that sensitive information is destroyed."
Alternatives: "are tearing" or "are cutting up".
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"These kids are shredding.
But the ties that bind are shredding.
They are shredding our Constitution, crippling our government and shaming the court.
The Santa Ana winds are shredding the bark off the eucalyptus trees in long white stripes.
The emerging tales of first-class flights, expensive gifts and plush hotel rooms are shredding Mr Olmert's reputation.
Punaro only piled on to the pessimistic outlook, warning that automatic spending cuts are "shredding" the military's readiness and technology.
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Flowers are shredded in her spinning wheels.
Their uniforms are shredded from lying around on the ground.
It's shredding.
We're shredding the messenger.
I'm shredding my cuticles.
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