was planting
- past progressive of plant.
Example Sentences
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The announcement unleashed fury across Paris as city officials worried the Chinese fast-fashion giant was planting its flag in the home of haute couture.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2025
Rauls was planting roses and holly this week when he came across a cicada while digging.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 1, 2024
He was planting corals in the sand just off the island shore, in an area where many sea cucumbers were present.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 26, 2024
She said spending time outdoors had become a "lifeline for her family" as she was planting fruit and vegetable seeds in the hope that they would be ready to eat when her husband came home.
From BBC ● Jan. 5, 2024
It was planting season, which was especially grueling.
From "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" by Grace Lin
