associate
verb (used with object)
to connect or bring into relation, as thought, feeling, memory, etc..
was associating
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past progressiveof associate.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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At the time, Lindh’s story seemed uncomplicated: He was associating with extremists.
From Slate ● May 24, 2019
However, court documents obtained by the BBC suggest that Emwazi was associating with suspected radicals before he was detained with two friends in Tanzania and sent back to Britain in 2009.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 27, 2015
Milanes’ daughter, Suylen Milanes, said officials arrived the day before the festival and warned her that she was associating with unsavory characters.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 11, 2014
Once again, Henry was associating himself with King Arthur.
From Newsweek
In inviting Isabel to reside with her, Lady Lydiard, I repeat, was bound to remember that she was associating herself with a young gentlewoman.
From My Lady's Money by Wilkie Collins
