inhale
verb (used with object)
to breathe in; draw in by breathing.
was inhaling
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past progressiveof inhale.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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With a pang, I realized I was inhaling the remains of other people’s homes.
From Slate ● Jan. 16, 2025
“When I stepped out of my house, it felt like I was inhaling smoke,” says Imran Ahmed Ali, a lawyer in the northern Indian city of Chandigarh.
From BBC ● Nov. 25, 2024
Elliott: I was inhaling so much through the whole episode.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2024
The man said he was inhaling the pitch black smoke surrounding the truck.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 13, 2023
I stood and went to my room, pausing to take a last look at my father, who was inhaling deeply, readying himself to deliver a lengthy lecture.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
