was fixing
- past progressive of fix.
Example Sentences
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But as the 70-year-old reflects on the role he recently relinquished, he thinks he was fixing professional golf—not breaking it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025
Reeves said the UK had "huge potential" and that her "mission" in the last year was "fixing the foundations" of the economy.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2025
And an antique carpet for the walk-in closet she was fixing up in her studio space.
From New York Times ● May 5, 2024
“When the explosion happened, I was fixing my house with some construction workers,” said Chim Sothea.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 27, 2024
He just mostly stared out at the river, where no one was fixing to get dunked that day, whatsoever.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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