paw
noun
the foot of an animal having claws.
was pawing
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past progressiveof paw.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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“We’re dressing up like the ‘Stranger Things’ kids for ComiCon!” one shopper explained as she was pawing through some ’70s- and ’80s-era shirts.
From New York Times ● Oct. 3, 2017
A second Gestapo agent in plain clothes was pawing eagerly through a pile of silver rijksdaalders and jewelry heaped on the dining room table.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
It either went into my mouth that instant or was lost to Richard Parker, who was pawing and stamping the ground and huffing impatientiy on the edge of his territory.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
Fully stretched on his hind legs, Fig was pawing for attention.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
Goblin, tied to the head of the wharf, was pawing, turning toward him and nickering.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
