exercise
noun
bodily or mental exertion, especially for the sake of training or improvement of health.
was exercising
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past progressiveof exercise.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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Hilo excluded readings for hours at a time, particularly when I was exercising or on the go.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026
On the chat, Talley claimed he was exercising “oversight” in repeatedly checking with officials at the jail and the U.S.
From Slate ● May 28, 2026
"He was exercising his right in a public forum to talk and discuss - and that is a good thing."
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2025
Union members said he was exercising his 1st Amendment rights.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2025
“My nephew was exercising freedom of speech. That is not a crime. Right, Rogelio?”
From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya
