relocate
verb (used with object)
to move (a building, company, etc.) to a different location.
was relocating
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past progressiveof relocate.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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Brands announced it was relocating its KFC headquarters from Louisville to Plano, Texas, local leaders were quick to voice regret, but not rage.
From Salon ● Aug. 3, 2025
On Tuesday the school announced it was relocating classes that were scheduled to take place in the building.
From Seattle Times ● May 8, 2024
I purchased a chair worth $300 for $25 on Offerup because the owner was relocating and wanted to downsize.
From Slate ● Feb. 23, 2024
Travel company TUI said a small number of its hotels had been affected and it was relocating customers to alternative accommodation as a precaution.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2023
This movement started in earnest in 2005, when Nissan announced it was relocating its U.S. headquarters from Gardena to the Nashville suburb of Franklin, which made national headlines.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 13, 2023
