flash
noun
a brief, sudden burst of bright light.
was flashing
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past progressiveof flash.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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A Wall Street indicator designed to flag potential U.S.-Iran de-escalation was flashing for the first time in months.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
Treasurys, long considered an ultrasafe asset by investors, was flashing a warning light.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
It was set to daybright mode - which meant it was flashing irregularly.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2025
Locals referred to the plain clothes officials who carried out the raids as “farishtay”, meaning "angels", a word used to describe ISI agents, but no-one was flashing badges, so who they actually were remains unconfirmed.
From Reuters ● Sep. 14, 2023
The light show that I thought was flashing above the city is called the skyway.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
