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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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 β May 24, 2024
Arnu said he was conferring with his lawyer but declined to provide his lawyer’s name.
From Washington Times β Nov. 17, 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 β Mar. 24, 2022
Over on Wildflower Court, Mickey Norris was conferring with the other board members about Maria’s request to attend the meeting.
From Washington Post β Jun. 15, 2019
When he came back with Rue Carew, the Princess Mistchenka was conferring with her maid and with her stewardess.
From The Dark Star by William Dodge Stevens
