pant
verb (used without object)
to breathe hard and quickly, as after exertion.
was panting
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past progressiveof pant.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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His breathing was heavy and he was panting, she said.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026
By halftime, Luka was panting like an old dog in August.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 17, 2025
I had so much fun that an hour flew by, although I was panting and dragging by the end.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 29, 2023
She said her dog was panting heavily and gazing at the sky while on the ground.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 22, 2022
I was panting like a dog and passed my hand under my nose to feel for blood.
From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos
