was quoting
- past progressive of quote.
Example Sentences
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Fleischer did not appear to realize Harris was quoting Trump when she made those remarks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2024
“Whether he was quoting Langston Hughes or Jay-Z, he was highlighting his Blackness in ways that showed his familiarity and commitment to the community, at least culturally if not politically.”
From Slate ● Aug. 1, 2024
Mr Sunak was quoting Grant Fitzner, the chief economist at the ONS.
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2024
Before he could read, he was quoting the Bible, gaining a reputation as something of a local attraction among the Baptist preachers who visited the Black Southern hub of Atlanta to spread the word.
From New York Times ● Oct. 17, 2022
Shay sometimes talked in a mysterious way, like she was quoting the lyrics of some band no one else listened to.
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
