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    Could I use the verb 'to care' in a continuous form ?

    e.g. Why am I even caring about it?( I know this verb is a stative one, but I would like to know if I can express, in this case, the annoyance with the ing form of a stative verb).

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    Default Re: to care

    Quote Originally Posted by allthewayanime View Post
    Could I use the verb 'to care' in a continuous form ?

    e.g. Why am I even caring about it?( I know this verb is a stative one, but I would like to know if I can express, in this case, the annoyance with the ing form of a stative verb).
    That doesn't sound natural. I would say either:

    Why do I even care about it? OR
    Why am I even bothering to care about it?

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