was backpacking
- past progressive of backpack.
Example Sentences
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Mr. Dudley was backpacking in Europe and had traveled to Poland to attend a music festival, according to the spokesman, Jonathan Franks.
From New York Times ● Jan. 12, 2023
Navy veteran Taylor Dudley, 35, was backpacking in Europe when he crossed the Polish-Russian border in April, Jonathan Franks, a lawyer who represents families of Americans detained overseas, said in an email to reporters.
From Reuters ● Jan. 12, 2023
The two reconnected while I was backpacking abroad alone, as my husband dislikes traveling.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2019
So when Happier was at its peak, we'd taken two weeks off and I was backpacking in India, which is pretty surreal.
From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2019
“Beanne was backpacking around Europe,” Mr. Hull’s niece Nasue Nishida said.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 11, 2014
