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was dating
  • past progressive of date.

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The invoice was related to a model whom Fink was dating that had a work visa through the agency.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

When I was dating, they couldn’t believe I would show up to meet someone for the first time with that thing on my wrist.

From Slate • Jan. 25, 2026

She stated he was someone she was dating or had dated.

From BBC • Sep. 30, 2025

But a civil lawsuit revealed that at the time of the shooting Rodriguez was dating Diana Perez, who had two children with Morin.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2025

Not sharing something so personal to me with the guy I was dating should’ve been a red flag about how positive I felt about our future.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera