Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
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I complained to my mom about how the sharp, sweet smell was perfuming my kitchen and living room, and she suggested slicing and saving them in the freezer.
From Salon ● Mar. 24, 2022
The Indian sexton was perfuming it with incense, and the dancers were all on their knees before it, each with a lighted candle in her hand.
From Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, Vol. I. by John L. Stephens
