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was having

  • past progressive
    of have.
    have
    verb (used with object)
    to possess; own; hold for use; contain.

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“Just look at her on that camel, she was having a blast and still appreciating good food.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026

Former talk-show host Winfrey wrote that one of her fondest memories with Parton was "having a hoot and a holler while wearing Bob Mackie gowns on her show Dolly".

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

"I was having about an attack a week and I've gone from that to nothing for nearly a year now," he says.

From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026

Dyer’s co-worker Bell Hill told Hawaii News Now that Dyer was having lunch when the attack occurred.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026

She replaced her arrow in her quiver and slung her bow over her shoulder, and for a moment Torak thought she was having a change of heart.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver