look
verb (used without object)
to turn one's eyes toward something or in some direction in order to see.
was looking
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past progressiveof look.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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“It was looking at that check and then really understanding what $3 million was.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
Leo said on Wednesday that he was looking forward to returning to those countries "so dear to me".
From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026
Towards the end of Sunday's Scottish Premiership defeat by Falkirk, Chris Sutton said it was looking like "one of those days" for Celtic.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
"It was five youngish men. It was just terrifying. Luckily, I wasn't on my own. I was looking after my mum who is recovering from cancer," she told BBC London.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
Jonah blinked and stared and stammered, “But—but—” and then he at least had the sense to shut his mouth, because the librarian was looking at him oddly.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
