The present continuous can express change and development in stateA condition that exists at a particular time. E.g.: I am sick. This melon weighs two kilos. s in the present.

Things are only getting worse.
More and more people are giving up smoking.

Present continuous for actions happening at the time of speaking
Present continuous Present continuous for annoying habits

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