recite
verb (used with object)
to repeat the words of, as from memory, especially in a formal manner.
was reciting
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past progressiveof recite.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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According to the Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, Reverend Arango was reciting the words used for baptisms incorrectly until 17 June 2021.
From BBC ● Feb. 16, 2022
Halfway through, I glanced up and realized the woman standing next to me was reciting the exact same prayers.
From New York Times ● Feb. 6, 2022
Bosa said he got a wake-up call early in camp when rookie defensive end Chris Rumph II was reciting the plays more comfortably than Bosa.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 3, 2021
I heard of Ruth’s death while I was reciting the Mourner’s Kaddish at the Rosh Hashanah service.
From Slate ● Sep. 19, 2020
She always talked like that, with this discernible rhythm, like she was reciting poetry.
From "Paper Towns" by John Green
