was coaching
- past progressive of coach.
Example Sentences
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I grew up in town because dad was coaching, but I grew up working on the farm.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026
My wife's from Buffalo and we met when I was coaching for the Buffalo Bills, but I've spent most of my career in Bronco land.
From BBC ● Jan. 17, 2026
In 2015, when he was coaching Notre Dame, Mr. Kelly said he doubted that any of his players could meet the university’s academic standards.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 24, 2025
The loss tied the worst of his NFL career, a 29-point loss to Seattle in 2012, when Harbaugh was coaching the San Francisco 49ers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 16, 2025
Haymitch made that very clear when he was coaching me for my interview for the Games.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
