match
noun
a slender piece of wood, cardboard, or other flammable material tipped with a chemical substance that produces fire when rubbed on a rough or chemically prepared surface.
was matching
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past progressiveof match.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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Hamilton was matching the pace set by team-mate Charles Leclerc the day before, which was a chunk quicker than Norris was managing at the same time.
From BBC ● Feb. 13, 2026
She was matching Brando every step of the way.
From Salon ● Mar. 25, 2025
For Tulberg, it was matching beds for her and her son.
From Seattle Times ● May 30, 2024
Brayden Burries scored 24 points and was matching Perry basket for basket.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 6, 2024
This time Mars Bar was up against an East End lady in her prime, and she was matching him eyeball for eyeball.
From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli
