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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“I kind of remember when I was building communities, neighborhoods, buildings, etc.,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Potier's colourful past can be traced back to the 1980s, when he was building up a vast property empire.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
The deal never leaked, with Landry’s announcement in December 2024 being the first time the majority of Louisianans had heard that Meta was building their largest data center in the state.
From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2026
Dr. Aaron Rollins, a celebrity plastic surgeon who was building a home on the island, got frustrated after four years of failed efforts to receive membership to the club.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
She was building quite a reputation in a short amount of time.
From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher
