detail
noun
an individual or minute part; an item or particular.
was detailing
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past progressiveof detail.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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Wayne Randazzo, the television voice of the Angels, was detailing just how poorly the team’s relievers had performed.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2025
Last time Weedman was on a Seattle stage, she was detailing her husband’s affair with the babysitter in ACT Theatre’s “Lauren Weedman Doesn’t Live Here Anymore” in 2018.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 20, 2023
This led Mr. Sanders to ponder whether the post was Islamophobic, to which Mr. Vought said it was not and explained he was detailing his biblical faith.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 8, 2022
Smith was detailing the thesis of his most recent investments at the 13D Monitor Active-Passive Investor Summit on Tuesday.
From Reuters ● Oct. 18, 2022
Only once, when Baynell was detailing the names of his brothers to gratify Judge Roscoe's interest in the family of his ancient friend, did Mrs. Gwynn suggest her individuality.
From The Storm Centre by Mary Noailles Murfree
