was continuing
- past progressive of continue.
Example Sentences
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Michigan’s health department said its early findings weren’t conclusive and that its investigation into the outbreak was continuing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
He said Spain's Civil Guard police had searched the affected areas without finding any further victims, although he cautioned that the search was continuing.
From Barron's ● Jul. 11, 2026
An Italian patrol boat had recovered ten bodies, it said, adding a search in the area was continuing on Sunday afternoon.
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026
Cekada testified that the agency was continuing to “do dealer inspections uninhibited.”
From Salon ● Jun. 2, 2026
Coraline had time to observe that the house itself was continuing to change, becoming less distinct and flattening out, even as she raced down the stairs.
From "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman
