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past progressiveof gear.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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When the Milwaukee County Zoo was gearing up for its “free day” for guests earlier this month, Foenem channeled his excitement into a song.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
Kao told agents he was gearing up to make more significant donations to Graham, Clyburn and Wilson by the end of the year.
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026
Hims & Hers already hinted to investors in February that it was gearing up for “future categories like peptides.”
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 15, 2026
Like her, the capital, Ho Chi Minh, was gearing up to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the end of the war, when the Communists triumphed.
From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2025
He paced below the scoreboard, talking aloud like he was gearing up for a big speech.
From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia
