matter
noun
the substance or substances of which any physical object consists or is composed.
was mattering
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past progressiveof matter.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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The moment that was mattering so abominably to her poor, kind friend belonged to a time that was not her time.
From Mary Olivier: a Life by May Sinclair
"Fortunately it doesn't matter, as Julian is late too," said Mrs. Maldon insincerely, for it was mattering very much.
From The Price of Love by Arnold Bennett
