kiss
verb (used with object)
to touch or press with the lips slightly pursed, and then often to part them and to emit a smacking sound, in an expression of affection, love, greeting, reverence, etc..
was kissing
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past progressiveof kiss.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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The two men embraced and spoke after Ross’ performance — a scene Hart mocked by implying Ross was kissing up to the GOAT.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2024
“At that moment when he was kissing me and saying goodbye, there was so much love,” she said.
From New York Times ● May 25, 2023
She told Chester Crown Court she had "never said" Grealish, who was at the party, was kissing her in a call to her boyfriend the following day.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2022
When Zalatoris barely missed a putt to tie, Foster was kissing the flag.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 19, 2022
Dad raised his head and said, “Why are you asking how it happened? Can’t you tell, Wilona? This little knucklehead was kissing his reflection in the mirror and got his Ups stuck!”
From "The Watsons Go to Birmingham" by Christopher Paul Curtis
