was miming
- past progressive of mime.
Example Sentences
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"He was pretty much non-verbal by that point but, when he heard that, he pointed at himself as if to say 'that's mine' and was miming the words," she says.
From BBC ● Jan. 18, 2025
I was miming to “Video Killed the Radio Star” on every TV show known to man.
From New York Times ● Apr. 17, 2023
But many viewing her set as it was broadcast on TV questioned whether the singer was miming, with Sky newsreader Kay Burley tweeting: "Oh, Dolly is miming. How disappointing."
From The Guardian ● Jul. 1, 2014
The first time I performed I was miming.
From BBC ● Nov. 24, 2013
I heard some laughter from the audience and realized that Luke had wriggled to the front and was miming the words to the song.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
