loose
adjective
free or released from fastening or attachment.
was loosing
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past progressiveof loose.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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He was loosing weight and had also gone off meat.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2012
Dodd has failed to gain Republican backing for his plan thus far, and Bowman said he was loosing momentum.
From Reuters ● Mar. 17, 2010
As he was loosing the horses from the traces, Ser Justin trotted up and undid the fetters around Asha’s ankles.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
While he was loosing her chains he continued, "I love you and I will do anything to win your love."
From The Idol of Paris by Sarah Bernhardt
They made way for the little figure that appeared at the door, and let Salome pass to Stevens, who was supporting her master's head, while Greenwood was loosing his collar.
From Salome by Emma Marshall
