dive
verb (used without object)
to plunge into water, especially headfirst.
was diving
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past progressiveof dive.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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PayPal stock was diving on a report that takeover talks have ended but there is still reason for optimism.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
Texas Instruments shares were falling while STMicroelectronics stock was diving on Thursday, after both makers of analog semiconductors struggled to meet heightened expectations after reporting strong demand in the second quarter.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
"I remember Jason Roy was fielding there at leg gully, and he was diving left and right for the first 30 balls, just missing him there, just missing him there," Broad said.
From BBC ● Nov. 18, 2025
James tossed the question behind her to SaSa Saul, who was diving down a padded slide.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 15, 2024
He was diving into the water because there was so much for him to find.
From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt
