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was dancing
  • past progressive of dance.

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“I used to be the sniper and everyone was dancing around me. Now the drone pilot, everyone dances around him, including me.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Oh, and there he was dancing again, in drag, in Sabrina Carpenter’s “Tears” video.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

The couple had met before, when Federline was dancing on a tour for Spears' opening act.

From BBC • Oct. 24, 2025

Over a decade ago, he was dancing in music videos as a member of the Australian boy band Justice Crew.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2025

Her best friend’s family was in town from all over and her best friend was dancing for the first time, and it was, almost, her birthday!

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith