jut
verb (used without object)
to extend beyond the main body or line; project; protrude (often followed byout ).
was jutting
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past progressiveof jut.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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Her chin was jutting forward uncontrollably and her face was contracting into spasms.
From New York Times ● Mar. 7, 2012
His jaw was jutting as it had done last night facing the stone-throwing children by the tower.
From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman
He had his hands on his waist and his chin was jutting out like it did when he was stressed at practice.
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
The head of a spear was jutting from the ice.
From Astounding Stories, July, 1931 by Various
Then there was the river frontage, and, yes—actually—the outcrop of a coal seam was jutting right out of its bank.
From The Way of the Strong by Ridgwell Cullum
