marry
verb (used with object)
to take in marriage.
was marrying
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past progressiveof marry.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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She was marrying Chip for a green card.
From Salon ● Jun. 30, 2026
She was marrying the love of her life and could not stop smiling.
From BBC ● Feb. 1, 2026
In fact, I was marrying the man who supported my creative pursuits the most.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 30, 2025
I thought I was marrying into a “super healthy” family, but eventually, after years of therapy, I realized they are just healthier than mine, which isn't much of a standard.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 24, 2021
He cleared his throat and added that Miss Armstrong was marrying him, in fact.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
