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
Betts said it was panting, and she felt she needed to bring the cat home.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2024
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
Once Wielaf was panting and wincing on the floor of the upper level, Anya gathered up her bones and lifted him to standing.
From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack
