institute
verb (used with object)
was instituting
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past progressiveof institute.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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Also on Tuesday, Nelson announced she was instituting a more stringent return-to-office mandate for council and legislative staff, from two days to four.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 2, 2024
Answering written questions from The Times, Abreu said his organization was instituting policies to prevent inappropriate sexual behavior in the future, including sexual harassment training for all coaches and staff.
From New York Times ● Oct. 12, 2021
St. Louis Music Park did not offer refunds for the Wilco concert and told fans on its Facebook page that it was instituting the requirements "based on what each show wants."
From Salon ● Aug. 31, 2021
The noisy evening protests in Yangon began with a rumor Monday that the military was instituting a curfew.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 5, 2021
We next find Burns flying from home to escape legal measures that Jean Armour's father was instituting against him.
From Robert Burns Famous Scots Series by Gabriel Setoun
