was replacing
- past progressive of replace.
Example Sentences
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In a strange sense of irony, Antonelli was replacing Lewis Hamilton, who had opted to sign with Ferrari.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 27, 2026
Separately, Trump said he was replacing the decades-old sandstone paving stones in the colonnade, the pillared walkway that leads from the main White House mansion to the Oval Office.
From Barron's ● Mar. 24, 2026
Norwegian last week announced the ex-CEO of Subway Restaurants, John Chidsey, was replacing Harry Summer, news that sent the stock down 8%.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 17, 2026
But the building seemed to offer new standards of care and comfort - in contrast with the drab corridors of several Victorian-era facilities it was replacing.
From BBC ● Jan. 24, 2026
Dr. Relf was replacing a broken pane of glass in her back door when he arrived.
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
