outgo
noun
the act or process of going out.
was outgoing
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past progressiveof outgo.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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"Sometimes I just keep quiet. I was outgoing before."
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
She was outgoing and active and enjoyed surfing, skateboarding, snowboarding and volunteering at a farm once a week, Walker said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
In high school, I was outgoing but not interested in being popular.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Eyeing their record 10th Olympic title and the first since Sochi 2014, Canada outshot Finland 39-17, but it was outgoing Olympic champions Finland who were more efficient early in the game.
From Barron's ● Feb. 20, 2026
He was outgoing, fun-loving, with a huge smile and sense of humor.
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
