was manipulating
- past progressive of manipulate.
Example Sentences
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But the movements are smooth and precise, and straight away I was manipulating the blocks and cups.
From BBC ● Feb. 12, 2026
One of the challenges of developing the platform was manipulating the diamond -- a mere 300 nanometers wide -- to align with the lithium niobate.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 14, 2023
Oh, I don't think he was manipulating me at all, to be honest with you.
From Salon ● Sep. 10, 2023
“He didn’t like the way I was manipulating the pitch clock but he just got excited, so that’s good,” Caballero said.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 21, 2023
The rower was manipulating his oars to keep the boat still on the water.
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
