advise
verb (used with object)
to give counsel to; offer an opinion or suggestion as worth following.
was advising
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past progressiveof advise.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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JPMorgan was advising MP Materials, the largest rare earths manufacturer in the country, when the Pentagon acquired a 15% stake in the company last year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
However, she said in general her airline was advising passengers to prepare for long waits.
From BBC ● May 29, 2026
She was advising some wealthier clients not to drive into the city with their luxury vehicles and to be mindful in any location that’s not familiar.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 23, 2026
By the mid-1990s, the federal government was advising officers against keeping people prolongedly in a prone position.
From Salon ● Jan. 14, 2026
Joanna was advising us, coaching us on how to find good angles.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
