was cycling
- past progressive of cycle.
Example Sentences
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The altitude and speed revealed she was cycling uphill and accelerating very slightly.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2025
Thomas was cycling on the pavement to school when he was struck by the truck at the exit of a golf club in Cramond.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2025
On medals won it was cycling, but on golds alone rowing was Team GB's best sport at Paris 2024.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2024
By then, it had become clear that Mr. Trump was cycling through staff members and firing them at a rapid clip.
From New York Times ● Jun. 6, 2023
I was cycling along, feeling strangely safe, when it happened.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
