motion
noun
the action or process of moving or of changing place or position; movement.
was motioning
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past progressiveof motion.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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Now, Barty, Australia’s first Australian Open singles champion since 1978, was motioning to someone on the other side of the deep blue expanse, beckoning with both hands and a relaxed smile.
From New York Times ● Jan. 29, 2022
But within seconds, Correa was motioning to Houston’s dugout for assistance, and moments later Garcia was walking off the mound with his trainer and manager, headed for the dugout and eventually the clubhouse.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 16, 2021
He was motioning me over to the piano.
From New York Times ● Sep. 15, 2018
But Turner had already stepped onto the court and was motioning his hands down, reminding his players to act “not too high and not too low.”
From Washington Post ● Jan. 21, 2018
Lily was motioning for me to follow her.
From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English
