care
noun
a state of mind in which one is troubled; worry, anxiety, or concern.
was caring
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past progressiveof care.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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On Tuesday, a new trial for criminal negligence will begin of the seven-strong medical team that was caring for Maradona in his final days, as he was recovering from brain surgery.
From Barron's ● Apr. 14, 2026
Following her death, colleagues from the home she worked in said she was caring and compassionate, with a smile that could light up any room.
From BBC ● Feb. 2, 2026
Dr. Rana Alissa was caring for sick infants at the hospital where she works when she received a call from a colleague with “bad news.”
From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2025
Curry was home alone on the night of the fire, while her granddaughter, Dalyce Kelley, was caring for a sick relative and checking in on her grandmother via text.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 25, 2025
Ruth and I often found ourselves remembering these things a few years ago, when I was caring for her down at the recovery centre in Dover.
From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
