cram
verb (used with object)
to fill (something) by force with more than it can easily hold.
was cramming
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past progressiveof cram.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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The man was cramming into a one-bedroom apartment with his wife and two children.
From New York Times ● Jul. 24, 2023
On Wednesday, Dec. 7, I was cramming for a psychology exam in my college library when I got an email from the Freedom of Information Act officer at the Securities and Exchange Commission.
From Slate ● Dec. 21, 2022
The main calling card of the newer arenas was cramming more seats and luxury suites into the arena bowl to maximize profits.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 29, 2021
In his first full day with the Wizards, Bogdanovic studied whenever possible like he was cramming for a test.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 24, 2017
In truth, he was cramming for a pass.
From The Way of All Flesh by Samuel Butler
