refer
verb (used with object)
to direct for information or anything required.
was referring
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past progressiveof refer.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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It is likely that when Meink stated that we have “on-orbit space-control weapons,” he was referring to those sorts of weapons.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
She was referring to a particularly confusing stretch in July.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026
The change Kimmel was referring to involves the Communications Act’s “equal opportunities” requirement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Strada was referring to a lawsuit brought against Saudi Arabia's authorities by 9/11 Families United that alleges the kingdom supported the attackers.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
But the boy knew that he was referring to Fatima.
From "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho
