was practicing
- past progressive of practice.
Example Sentences
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At a recent workout, the team was practicing running plays.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
“My wife thinks I’m crazy, but I was practicing the clicks,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
During the session, Leier was practicing a form of high-intensity breathing called holotropic breathwork, he said.
From Salon ● Apr. 23, 2025
"When I first met Riley he already knew he was going to lose the bottom half of his leg and he was practicing hopping up the stairs," Mr Day said.
From BBC ● Feb. 12, 2025
Robin was practicing her T-ball batting and she got a little carried away.
From "Crenshaw" by Katherine Applegate
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