build
verb (used with object)
to construct (especially something complex) by assembling and joining parts or materials.
was building
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past progressiveof build.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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Micron stock was building on huge gains from the previous day as Apple and Amazon confirmed there’s no end in sight to the memory-chip shortage.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
As disruptions caused by the Iran conflict intensified, seasonal demand also was building, and the U.S. summer driving season typically limits how quickly lower crude costs may translate into relief at the pump, Muenster said.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 24, 2026
At Cred, he was building products for financially active users.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
“The motivator was building this game forever, cementing it in American sports,” said Caligiuri, 62.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2026
The noise level in the Garden was building, like a drumroll.
From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman
