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was caring
  • past progressive of care.

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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

His health appeared to be declining in recent times, and Arakawa was caring for him, some friends said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2025

His favorite job was caring for Hannibal the elephant, but he’d managed to mess that up, too—giving Hannibal indigestion by feeding him peanuts.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan