judge
noun
a public officer authorized to hear and decide cases in a court of law; a magistrate charged with the administration of justice.
was judging
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past progressiveof judge.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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I was judging myself more harshly than anyone else was, and it cost me income and experience, as well as skills that money alone can’t buy.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 2, 2026
But Ben Zaranko, associate director at IFS, said the current framework was judging economic sustainability by a system that is "boiled down to to a single number".
From BBC ● Feb. 18, 2026
Arcelus: I don’t judge him anymore, but in rehearsal, I was judging my character.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2023
“I was judging the bounces well and making the putts I needed to and getting up-and-down when I was missing the green. Six birdies through 16, no complaints. And a tough finish.”
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 9, 2022
Plus, she didn’t want Celia to think she was judging her new friends without even giving them a chance.
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
