was observing
- past progressive of observe.
Example Sentences
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April Walker, a San Diego resident, was observing federal immigration agents in a Target Parking lot in April when she said they boxed her in and pointed a camera at her face and license plate.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
Reading between the lines of Lewis’s journal, I get the sense that he was most at ease when he was observing nature.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026
"Given the usual tendencies of ants, I first assumed that I was observing aggression," Moffett said.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 14, 2026
ICE agents typically shoved David Huerta, a labor union leader, to the ground while he was observing raids in the city’s fashion district.
From Salon ● Aug. 31, 2025
Richard Parker was observing me from the lifeboat.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
