was lobbying
- past progressive of lobby.
Example Sentences
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This meant he was lobbying states to spend money on something that authorities said they didn’t need—and something they dismissed as too expensive.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
The report said the UAE, which has been targeted by Iran during the war, was lobbying for a United Nations Security Council resolution to authorise such action.
From Barron's ● Apr. 1, 2026
GeneWatch said it is also concerned about allegations made in 2021 that Lord David Cameron, who was then a private citizen, was "lobbying" on behalf of Illumina, the genetics company he worked for.
From BBC ● Dec. 27, 2023
Woods in 2005 was lobbying for a condensed schedule that would bring the best players together more often.
From Washington Times ● May 9, 2023
Had I been paying attention, I might have realized that Willow was lobbying for Adam to be able to visit me.
From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman
