was documenting
- past progressive of document.
Example Sentences
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Whatever protesters did or didn’t do, Lemon was not demonstrating; he identified himself as a journalist and was clear he was documenting the protest, not participating in it.
From Slate ● Jan. 30, 2026
She was documenting herself back in 2018 — a lot of the film is her setting up a GoPro or setting up her cellphone and filming herself.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 18, 2024
"I was documenting my life and over the course of a few weeks I started gaining a huge following," he says.
From BBC ● Dec. 12, 2023
Smith was documenting operations to show to federal law enforcement officials and members of Congress.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 15, 2023
She was documenting the trip for her Twitter and Instagram followers, so she took a few pictures while she waited.
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
