was horsing
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past progressiveof horse.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
horsenouna large, solid-hoofed, herbivorous quadruped, Equus caballus, domesticated since prehistoric times, bred in a number of varieties, and used for carrying or pulling loads, for riding, and for racing.
Example Sentences
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I felt a little insulted, thinking he was horsing around.
From New York Times ● May 29, 2020
“Come with me. You can see for yourself. I was horsing around with the cat one day, and I could definitely see it was a ‘he.’
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
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