audition
noun
a trial hearing given to a singer, actor, or other performer to test suitability for employment, professional training or competition, etc.
was auditioning
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past progressiveof audition.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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But as luck would have it, veteran English drummer Mick Fleetwood was auditioning studios for Fleetwood Mac’s next album.
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2025
“I went to an audition not knowing what I was auditioning for,” Chuime said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2024
Although many agreed she appeared to be acting, no one knew what role she was auditioning for exactly.
From Slate ● Mar. 8, 2024
"When I was auditioning, I wanted to be a traitor," said the father-of-one.
From BBC ● Jan. 19, 2024
“If I was auditioning to be the next Chris Fowler, you want to have a network TV poise,” he said.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 19, 2023
