change
verb (used with object)
to make the form, nature, content, future course, etc., of (something) different from what it is or from what it would be if left alone.
was changing
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past progressiveof change.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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But, she said, the moment felt like it was changing, and she hopes "American Doctor" might further shift the narrative.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
Did Piker sense that the party was changing?
From Slate ● Aug. 7, 2026
In April 2025, Micron’s stock was changing hands for $64.72, valuing the company at $72 billion, according to Dow Jones Market Data.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 3, 2026
Allbirds said at the time it was changing its name to NewBird AI, but has since changed it again.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
A male attendant was changing one on a padded table.
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
