coo
verb (used without object)
to utter or imitate the soft, murmuring sound characteristic of doves.
was cooing
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past progressiveof coo.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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By Saturday he was cooing and smiling again — well enough to join the family at church that evening.
From New York Times ● Mar. 29, 2023
When we chatted with Bryan Hill, 35, on an early February morning, his 8-month-old son Forrest was cooing in the background of their West Seattle home.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 17, 2022
There was cooing, laughter and bubbly sipped in celebration.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 8, 2022
Arya thought that Myrcella's stitches looked a little crooked too, but you would never know it from the way Septa Mordane was cooing.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
When the all-clear clucking finally came, Hannah emerged from the heap with the baby, who was cooing.
From "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen
