was providing
- past progressive of provide.
Example Sentences
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Mark Parrington, a scientist at the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, told AFP that climate change was providing conditions for a longer fire season, with higher surface air temperatures and lower soil moisture.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
He later attempted to pervert the course of justice on that date by trying to speak to a woman who was providing a witness statement to an officer.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
Quantum stocks face plenty of their own hype-and-speculation critiques, but Washington’s backing was providing the perfect shelter from the market’s storm.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
In a statement Wednesday, GKN Aerospace said it was providing $3 million to the OC Community Resilience Fund, managed by Orange County United Way, “to provide assistance to those affected by the recent evacuation.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2026
I didn’t think Elle knew who was providing Erin’s tutoring sessions.
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
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