induce
verb (used with object)
to lead or move by persuasion or influence, as to some action or state of mind.
was inducing
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past progressiveof induce.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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While his sinking two-seam fastball was inducing soft contact and easy outs, he was seeking a complementary weapon to put more batters away.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2023
His fastball buzzed by at 95 mph, his slider was inducing swings and misses and he was throwing the ball where he wanted.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 15, 2014
His proudest political feat was inducing Republicans to agree to legislation naming a new Washington street after his State.
From Time Magazine Archive
His first victory was inducing her to make friends with Lilian.
From Wee Wifie by Rosa Nouchette Carey
He knew how anxious the man was to go on this projected journey, and he perceived the cause which was inducing him to surrender his own interests.
From John Caldigate by Anthony Trollope
