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What is the present continuous tense of shy?

The verb "shy" doesn't have a present continuous tense. It's an adjective, not a verb.

Here are some examples of how to use the present continuous with verbs related to shyness:

* She is blushing. (present continuous of "blush", a verb that expresses a physical reaction to shyness)

* He is being shy. (present continuous of "be", used with the adjective "shy" to describe a temporary state)

* They are feeling shy. (present continuous of "feel", used with the adjective "shy" to describe a temporary state)

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