cross
noun
a structure consisting essentially of an upright and a transverse piece, used to execute persons in ancient times.
was crossing
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past progressiveof cross.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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With the vote, Turkey was "crossing a historic threshold", DEM MP Ceylan Akca told AFP.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
The incident happened while she was crossing the busy three-lane Newport Road on 15 April.
From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2026
The man was crossing the street when he was hit, authorities said, and witnesses reported that the suspect was driving recklessly at the time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2026
She was crossing the border en route to Oman, where she lives and owns a beauty salon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 22, 2026
The plane was crossing the Eastern Rift Valley.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
