consist
verb (used without object)
to be made up or composed (usually followed byof ).
was consisting
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past progressiveof consist.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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"That orchestra was consisting of players who were victims of bombings and hunger and starvation and they were barely able to hold their instruments to play," says Soviet-born conductor Semyon Bychkov.
From BBC ● Jan. 1, 2016
If it were a synod, yet it is no pattern for us, in regard it was consisting of members guided by an infallible and apostolical spirit.
From The Divine Right of Church Government by Sundry Ministers Of Christ Within The City Of London by
Very small it was, consisting only of an inn, a house, half cottage and half shop, and a few red-tiled cottages wherein the bargemen lived, when they were at home, which was seldom.
From Adrien Leroy by Charles Garvice
A very modest breakfast it was, consisting invariably of a cup of coffee and some dry toast with a radish.
From The Dictator by Justin McCarthy
