progress
noun
a movement toward a goal or to a further or higher stage.
was progressing
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past progressiveof progress.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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Though Rinsch told the streamer that his sci-fi show “White Horse” was progressing nicely, the filmmaker allegedly moved the remaining money into cryptocurrency and profited from crypto speculation over the next couple of years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
Others lay bare the scramble to complete the vetting process as quickly as possible, amid what one official describes as "quite a bit of senior interest" in how quickly the case was progressing.
From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026
Hill said last month that the turnaround was progressing at different speeds across Nike’s portfolio.
From Barron's ● Apr. 14, 2026
Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Trump said the military campaign was progressing faster than expected, and that the U.S. was focused on keeping energy and oil flowing to the world.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 10, 2026
Miss Maestas sent a note to my mother telling her that I was progressing very well, and my mother was happy that a man of learning was once again to be delivered to the Lunas.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
