delete
verb (used with object)
to strike out or remove (something written or printed); cancel; erase; expunge.
was deleting
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past progressiveof delete.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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Mr. Shesta said he was deleting photos from his cellphone of him meeting with the former president, Ashraf Ghani, and other government officials, many of whom have fled the country.
From New York Times ● Aug. 19, 2021
On Thursday, Snickers Spain said it was deleting the advert and apologised for "any misunderstanding" it may have caused.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2021
The FDA found the company was deleting, manipulating and fabricating laboratory data, according to the agency’s records.
From Reuters ● Apr. 16, 2020
The detective feared Darter was deleting files, so she grabbed the phone.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 18, 2019
In response, Gaetz apologized and said he was deleting the tweet and should have chosen better words to show his intent.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 26, 2019
