emulate
verb (used with object)
to try to equal or excel; imitate with effort to equal or surpass.
was emulating
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past progressiveof emulate.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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In his studied inscrutability Warsh was emulating his role model and the man who came to personify what it means to be a central banker.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
One of the main challenges Tranter faced was emulating the popular songs from the original film, which incorporated sounds from different decades.
From Reuters ● May 31, 2023
“My parents created a Mexican market on wheels, so I was emulating that practice,” the artist said.
From New York Times ● Feb. 13, 2023
“When she celebrated her Diamond Jubilee, she was emulating her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria, who had also celebrated” the 60-year milestone, he added.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 20, 2022
Parodi was emulating Jenny Lind, who had gone to Havana; and the houses were crowded, if the tickets were not so high.
From A Little Girl of Long Ago by Amanda Minnie Douglas
