was plotting
- past progressive of plot.
Example Sentences
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Interestingly, Kesha shed some light on her future relocation plans, declaring during a surprise DJ set at the start of May that she was plotting a move to San Francisco, where her appearance took place.
From MarketWatch ● May 26, 2026
In a matter of weeks, Ned and Reynolds came to believe she was plotting a coup to remove her father as chairman.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
On Wednesday, the outgoing Welsh Conservative leader said there was "plotting" taking place as long ago as April.
From BBC ● Dec. 5, 2024
Johnson stood on a picnic table and declared that he was plotting to negotiate discounts for his fans to get the unproved gene therapy in Honduras and other treatments.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 5, 2024
This may work, if the images don't clash: Frieda viewed her marriage as a tight ship, but Lorenzo was plotting a mutiny.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
