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was dining
  • past progressive of dine.

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Noem's bag was stolen on Easter Sunday while she was dining in a popular Washington DC restaurant.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2025

I chalked it up to yet another high-decibel brasserie that made me feel like I was dining in a hangar at SFO.

From Salon • Sep. 30, 2024

“Everything feels different this year,” said Shuli Kupchan, who was dining at Twin Dragon with another Jewish family on Christmas Eve.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 26, 2023

The 33-year-old Shah was dining in his hotel when Tehran radio reports were brought to him.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 24, 2023

Dr. Lange was dining with colleagues and I accepted the arrival from the soldiers.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys