was boarding
- past progressive of board.
Example Sentences
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Then, in a strange turn, Kroencke heard an announcement that his flight was boarding.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
As he was boarding Air Force One in the fall of 2025, a reporter from the Eternal Word Television Network asked if he would speak to Mr. Xi about releasing Jimmy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026
It seemed like the international pop icon had barely changed out of his uniform in October of last year before he was boarding a plane to Los Angeles, ready to work on new material.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 5, 2025
Officials have said that as the team was boarding the ship, one of the SEALs went under in the heavy seas, and a teammate went in to try and save him.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 21, 2024
As I was boarding the plane I saw that the pilot was black.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
