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was painting

  • past progressive
    of paint.
    paint
    noun
    a substance composed of solid coloring matter suspended in a liquid medium and applied as a protective or decorative coating to various surfaces, or to canvas or other materials in producing a work of art.

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His only cosmetic update was painting over the original oak stain on the vanity about 15 years ago.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 8, 2026

When I was painting with Anthony, you came one day.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 11, 2026

Last month, the head of its US operations formally responded to the complaints with an open letter to customers, saying social media was painting an inaccurate picture.

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2024

Harlem-born, she’d had a classical art education, was teaching art in public school, and was painting what she herself described as Impressionist-style landscapes.

From New York Times ● Apr. 15, 2024

For the moment, Catherine was painting the rock and the sand beneath Princesse, ignoring the main subject.

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat