give
verb (used with object)
to present voluntarily and without expecting compensation; bestow.
was giving
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past progressiveof give.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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One recently told me that her roommate’s dog was giving birth, so she needed to take a few days off.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
Petersen said at the time that the city was giving in to blackmail from the business community.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
"There was no way I was giving that horse back to her. I wish I'd had the courage to take her to court."
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
He believed the vaccine business was worth more than Wall Street was giving it credit for and took a small stake.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
I remember watching Grandma, searching for signs that her body was giving way.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
