bring
verb (used with object)
to carry, convey, conduct, or cause (someone or something) to come with, to, or toward the speaker.
was bringing
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past progressiveof bring.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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Razo said that raised questions about whether the academy was bringing in more children from outside the area than allowed by the city, and using the fields at the lower rates provided to the league.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Wednesday’s flight was bringing families home in the middle of the weeklong Sukkot holiday in Israel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
The government said the Energy Secretary's priority was "bringing bills down for good".
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
The Indonesian Air Force said it was bringing 13 tons of emergency aid airlifted in two Hercules transport planes and a Boeing.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
Woody was bringing the hot dogs and burgers, Wes would be responsible for firing up the grill.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
