plot
noun
a secret plan or scheme to accomplish some purpose, especially a hostile, unlawful, or evil purpose.
was plotting
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past progressiveof plot.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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Stop AI was plotting its next stunt, draping banners from the top of the Golden Gate Bridge, when Kirchner and Allen got into a screaming match over the wording, Allen and other members say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
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
Min rejected Hybe's allegations that she was plotting to go independent.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2025
The indictment also cites one of the main defendants in the case in custody in Haiti, who claimed that Mrs. Moïse was plotting with others to take over the presidency.
From New York Times ● Feb. 19, 2024
There was a story he was plotting with himself as the hero, and already its opening had caused a little shock among his friends.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
