catapult
noun
an ancient military engine for hurling stones, arrows, etc.
had been catapulting
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past perfect progressiveof catapult.past perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that was ongoing continuously in the past up until another past event interrupted it.
Example Sentences
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He had been catapulting raw meat into the audience on tour, which prompted fans to throw things on stage in return.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2025
What had been catapulting leaps, swings and slides become slower, steadier acrobatics: a supported back walkover; a flip that sticks its landing, rather than springing into the next move.
From New York Times ● Oct. 6, 2022
