laze
verb (used without object)
to idle or lounge lazily (often followed byaround ).
was lazing
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past progressiveof laze.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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Archimedes was lazing in the bath when inspiration struck and Newton's apple - quite literally - fell upon a daydreaming head.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2022
While I was lazing on my couch, it turns out that a generation of young filmmakers were scrutinizing DVD extras to learn their craft.
From New York Times ● Apr. 6, 2018
This was why the tiger’s collar had transmitted a number of “inactive” signals across a protracted period: the tiger was lazing about in a bear-induced food coma.
From Scientific American ● Mar. 5, 2018
When at last he reached the bottom, a narrow, muddy trail along the water's edge, Littlefinger was lazing against a rock and eating an apple.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
Hiram Hooker was lazing on his high seat, dreaming and watching his leaders, when from behind came the familiar call: "Who-hoo!"
From The She Boss A Western Story by Arthur Preston Hankins
