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
As the opponent started their run up, it was the planting of Hampton's foot closest to the side she was diving towards that was key to her success.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2025
Iskander testified she could not tell whether it was Grossman’s white SUV that struck her children, because she was diving out of the way with Zachary.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 25, 2024
Soon, he was diving and swooping and darting and soaring around the island.
From "The Wild Robot" by Peter Brown
