examine
verb (used with object)
to inspect or scrutinize carefully.
was examining
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past progressiveof examine.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 March, the department said it was examining the medical schools at UC San Diego, Stanford and Ohio State, demanding seven years of admissions data.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
The rocks Martindale was examining presented a major puzzle.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 26, 2026
All new United Airlines wide-body aircraft come with the system installed, and a company spokesman said the carrier was examining how to roll it out on other jets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026
The White House said Monday it was examining Iran's latest proposal to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, two months after a US and Israeli offensive sent shockwaves through the global economy.
From Barron's ● Apr. 28, 2026
Kneeling, one of the cops was examining Clifton and making notes on a pad.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
