was cleaning
- past progressive of clean.
Example Sentences
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Charlotte was cleaning out her parents’ garage last summer when she found a box of catalogs, circa 1996–1999. dELiA*s, MoxieGirl, Alloy — they were all there.
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026
“Look what I found when I was cleaning the yard?” he once said, holding up a 5-pound note.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 30, 2026
When I finally got one, Mr. Irmis was cleaning out his closet on the last day of school.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 6, 2026
The court heard he saw it "on the side" while he was cleaning and told Huntley: "Get it out of my house."
From BBC ● Dec. 2, 2025
He was cleaning the .22, getting ready to go out after rabbits.
From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko
