case
noun
an instance of the occurrence, existence, etc., of something.
was casing
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past progressiveof case.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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People in that tony Westside community posited that the unwanted orders were the work of a burglary ring that was casing houses by sending them food to see if anyone was home.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2023
Prosecutors have pushed back, arguing that Lieutenant Russo thought Mr. Lewis was casing homes for a burglary on Memorial Day.
From New York Times ● Jan. 22, 2018
The official said it was clear from the evidence that Mateen's visit involved more than tourism, but cautioned that agents may never learn fully whether he was casing Disney properties for a potential attack.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2016
Lunging at his left shoulder, I saw he’d tapped open the video collection, like he was casing the joint, doing recon for a rendezvous with Steamboat Willie or such fellows.
From Slate ● Nov. 26, 2014
He was casing the joint, making sure there was no one left in it.
From Out Like a Light by Kelly Freas
