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was diving
  • past progressive of dive.

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Casino Point — the region where Alvarez was diving — is a popular location for scuba diving enthusiasts.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026

“If the dragon was diving or ascending or banking and rolling, Mason would be thrown around in the saddle, like a jockey on a racehorse,” says DeBlois.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2025

James tossed the question behind her to SaSa Saul, who was diving down a padded slide.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 15, 2024

The paper said the submarine was still within its limits for operating safely but was diving towards its "crush depth" before the alarm was raised.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2023

Soon, he was diving and swooping and darting and soaring around the island.

From "The Wild Robot" by Peter Brown