was assisting
- past progressive of assist.
Example Sentences
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In an email, a spokesperson for Union Pacific said the company was assisting authorities in the investigation.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2026
Netanyahu also acknowledged that he knew Beijing was assisting Iran.
From Barron's ● May 10, 2026
A few days after I was assisting this photographer and packing down C stands, and like 'this is great'.
From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2026
Himes said he believes the opinion will call the operation lawful “because it was assisting a law enforcement action.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 8, 2026
The minister he was assisting, he wrote, had turned the parish calling over to him: it was a wealthy congregation and large contributors expected frequent and unhurried visits from the clergy.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
