name
noun
a word or a combination of words by which a person, place, or thing, a body or class, or any object of thought is designated, called, or known.
was naming
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past progressiveof name.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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By 2016, Brunel had agreed to turn himself in and was naming names.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 19, 2026
“The president was naming the congressional champions on this issue and was acknowledging her incredible work,” the spokesperson told reporters.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 28, 2022
“The president was naming the congressional champions on this issue and was acknowledging her incredible work,” Jean-Pierre said.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 28, 2022
To bolster its efforts in ramping up the development of electric vehicles, Ford said it was naming Doug Field as chief advanced product development and technology officer.
From Reuters ● Sep. 22, 2022
At the far end of the table, bending over a little prince, her eyes riveted on the letters my boy was naming to her, stood a pale young woman, whose aspect was dejected and forlorn.
From The English Governess at the Siamese Court Being Recollections of Six Years in the Royal Palace at Bangkok by Leonowens, Anna Harriette
