merge
verb (used with object)
to cause to combine or coalesce; unite.
was merging
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past progressiveof merge.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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Acme was filmed right as the steeply indebted Warner Bros. was merging with Zaslav’s Discovery Inc.; it then fell prey to the new CEO’s scythe.
From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2026
On March 8, Apollo announced that it was merging with Athene in an all-stock deal that valued Athene at $11 billion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
He wasn’t told what resulted in his termination, but said that during his last ride, he had to drive defensively to avoid crashing into a vehicle that was merging recklessly on the freeway.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 21, 2026
The company said it was merging its Star India service with Viacom18, which is backed by Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries, in a deal worth $8.5bn.
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2024
As usual, Min’s work took far longer than he had predicted, and summer was merging with fall before the pieces were ready.
From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park
