confer
verb (used without object)
to consult together; compare opinions; carry on a discussion or deliberation.
was conferring
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past progressiveof confer.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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A firefighting aircraft was able to fly over the fire Monday and was conferring with firefighters on the ground to decide whether it would be possible to use more aircraft, Theune said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2026
Only former Councilmember Alex Pedersen — who was conferring with Urban Forestry Commission members as he unsuccessfully offered amendments and changes — opposed it.
From Seattle Times ● May 24, 2024
“He had a wicked dry humor and was just as comfortable laughing over a drink and chatting about photography as he was conferring with world leaders about democracy.”
From Washington Post ● Aug. 22, 2022
Google also said it was conferring with the government on which emails that are indicated as potentially falling under attorney-client privilege genuinely do.
From Reuters ● Mar. 24, 2022
Josephine, at times, remonstrated against his personal habits of economy, while he was conferring millions added to millions upon France.
From Josephine Makers of History by John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
