was declaring
- past progressive of declare.
Example Sentences
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The RSF, which has been fighting Sudan's regular army since April 2023, said it was declaring the ceasefire "in response to international efforts, including the initiative of US President Donald Trump and the Quad mediators".
From Barron's ● Nov. 24, 2025
Dated July 14, the letter from the Russian state gas monopoly, said it was declaring force majeure on supplies, starting from June 14.
From Reuters ● Jul. 19, 2022
Lewis had announced April 12 he was declaring for the draft and hiring an agent but was maintaining his eligibility throughout the process.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 1, 2022
The last time I met Tracey Emin, she was declaring her passion for Titian.
From BBC ● May 28, 2022
So, I wasn’t totally clear on how I felt when I realized that my mom was declaring war on Mr. Tushman, Auggie Pullman, and all of Beecher Prep.
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
