belt
noun
a band of flexible material, as leather or cord, for encircling the waist.
was belting
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past progressiveof belt.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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The rain was belting down in Invercargill, the southernmost spot in New Zealand, a place founded by a Scottish settler in the 1850s and nicknamed the city of water and light.
From BBC ● May 17, 2026
Garret Anderson’s most memorable moment was belting a decisive three-run double in Game 7 of the only World Series ever played by the Angels.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2026
Even when Seager emerged from non-prospect to potential All-Star at third base, when Cano was signed to a ballyhooed $240 million contract and Cruz was belting homers, Hernandez was still the preeminent player.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 31, 2021
Earlier this week, Fergie’s ex-husband, Josh Duhamel, slammed Warriors player Draymond Green for openly smirking and giggling at the performer while she was belting out her rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
From Fox News ● Oct. 27, 2018
Earlier I was belting out lyrics to the Stevie Wonder song I’d been learning to play on the piano before we left home.
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
