inspect
verb (used with object)
to look carefully at or over; view closely and critically.
was inspecting
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past progressiveof inspect.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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Suresh was inspecting a fault in one of the ship's generators at the time, she said.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
Chief Executive Mary Barra’s first job as a co-op student was inspecting Pontiac hoods and fenders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 24, 2026
While she was inspecting my gift, I got down on one knee and held out a ring.
From Salon ● Dec. 19, 2023
Ferrari was inspecting the damage and said it appeared to be “quite extensive.”
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 16, 2023
Papa set down a kerosene lamp he was inspecting on the counter and run to the door.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
