head
noun
the upper part of the body in humans, joined to the torso by the neck and containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.
was heading
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past progressiveof head.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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The plane departed from Austin, Texas, and was heading to North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
MARANA, Ariz. — Michael Falk was heading into the Pima County branch library to drop off his ballot when he stopped to discuss Tuesday’s midterm election.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2026
F5 stock was heading for its worst single-day percentage drop in over 13 years.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026
Flight BA2660 was heading to Faro in the Algarve but diverted over north-western France in order to return to London Gatwick.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
“This morning, as I was heading out to pray, I was thinking of how to help him. I didn’t have an answer, and then shinálí ’ashkii said he met a Holy Being.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
