moan
was moaning
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past progressiveof moan.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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“It was enough where the mama bear was moaning loudly trying to get help.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
The junior guard was moaning in pain as he was clutching his knee while being looked at by trainers.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 18, 2022
During the three-hour ride home, he was moaning in pain, so I called the assisted-living facility several times to ask what had happened to him.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 4, 2021
"He was moaning, but then he just expired," Ian said.
From BBC ● Nov. 23, 2020
He was moaning and growling and pacing about the lifeboat.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
