award
verb (used with object)
to give as due or merited; assign or bestow.
was awarding
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past progressiveof award.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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A 2020 investigation by ProPublica and the Tribune found that the government was awarding contracts before acquiring titles to the land, leading to millions of dollars in costs related to delays.
From Salon ● May 25, 2026
The jury announced it was awarding Gluck $3.5 million and Caroline $300,000 at the conclusion of an approximately five-hour hearing in Los Angeles on Aug. 20.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2025
The email sent to staff in the school during the May 2024 exam marking period said that Queen's was awarding marks "around seven percentage points less" than for Russell Group comparators.
From BBC ● Feb. 14, 2025
Transportation Department said Friday it was awarding nearly $1 billion in infrastructure grants as the Biden administration prepares to dramatically boost funding on the nation's roads, bridges, rail, transit and other projects.
From Reuters ● Nov. 19, 2021
He was awarding cash prizes to children all over his province who did well in their exams.
From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai
