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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"He was calm, he was loving, he was caring, he was thoughtful," she said of her son.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
“He was caring, selfless, and the most loving person.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
She was caring, funny, determined, and fiercely loyal to those she loved.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
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
“You were always clinging. Onto your mother, onto whichever adult was caring for the littles that season. Dahlia and I joked that your chosen name should be Ivy, because of how tightly you clung.”
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
