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was dreaming
  • past progressive of dream.

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"In the first days, I felt like I was dreaming," said Park, 70.

From Barron's • Dec. 23, 2025

Son had grown obsessed with the singularity, the hypothetical moment where AI becomes smarter than humans and transforms civilization, and was dreaming up ideas such as building AI-powered robot factories across the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025

“He told me he couldn’t tell if he was dreaming or not, and he would shake his head in disbelief, like, ‘This is not real.’

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2025

In hindsight, he realizes he was dreaming of a ticket out, for a better life.

From Salon • Oct. 4, 2024

She wondered if he was dreaming of her without even really intending to do it.

From "Raymie Nightingale" by Kate DiCamillo