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was loving

  • past progressive of love.

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Since her final college routine in 2019, Ohashi was loving her retired athlete life.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

At the table next to Gonzalez, the nurse, Loren Campbell was loving his New York sour, a drink invented in the late 19th century.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 6, 2026

As a child, you no doubt needed and wanted a father who was loving, kind and present.

From MarketWatch Mar. 4, 2026

"She's taken care of people all her life. She was loving, forgiving and affectionate. She was an amazing human being."

From BBC Jan. 8, 2026

I glanced over at Fern and envied the way she raised her eyebrows, a sure sign that she was loving her story and couldn’t wait to turn the page.

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia