was forwarding
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past progressiveof forward.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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“I am totally shocked that she was forwarding electronic correspondence to Epstein.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 19, 2026
UNAM, a public institution, said it lacked the power to revoke Esquivel's degree and it was forwarding its findings to Mexico's education ministry.
From Reuters ● Jan. 12, 2023
The statement, which she shared with Science, said the office had concluded its investigation and was forwarding the case to other administrators for possible sanctioning of Vielle Calzada.
From Science Magazine ● Sep. 29, 2021
Thinking he was forwarding an email from an advocate to another person from whom he was seeking input, Brady instead mistakenly hit “reply” and sent his comments to the advocate.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 26, 2021
While Cæsar was thus increasing his reputation and riches abroad, Pompey, who remained in Rome, steadily co-operated with his ambition, and advanced his interests, while he vainly supposed he was forwarding his own.