dominate
verb (used with object)
was dominating
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past progressiveof dominate.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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Prior to the pandemic, which gave it a boost—golf was one of the few available diversions during Covid-19—the sport’s popularity was down from its peak when he was dominating.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 31, 2026
Remember too, that Verstappen was dominating Austria before his late pit stop went wrong, allowing Norris to catch up.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2024
They were preparing to launch in an era when bookstores were closing, Amazon was dominating online sales and the publishing industry was preparing to pivot from paper to digital.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2024
New York was dominating the third quarter when Anunoby appeared to hurt himself attempting a fast-break layup.
From Seattle Times ● May 8, 2024
Even through the terrible scorching heat which seemed to envelop my body I realized that Lillian, as always, was dominating the situation.
From Revelations of a Wife The Story of a Honeymoon by Adele Garrison
