reprise
noun
Usually reprises. an annual deduction, duty, or payment out of a manor or estate, as an annuity or the like.
was reprising
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past progressiveof reprise.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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Mr. McConnell was reprising a role he played in Mr. Trump’s first trial, representing the interests of the defense.
From New York Times ● Jan. 22, 2021
It was 1954 and Rose Marie was reprising her role opposite Phil Silvers in the film version of their Broadway musical “Top Banana.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2017
Lee was reprising an old piece of wishful thinking.
From Slate ● Jan. 20, 2017
Mr. Lane was reprising a role that made him a star in the acclaimed 1992 Broadway production.
From New York Times ● Apr. 4, 2014
Wood himself confirmed he was reprising his character Frodo last week.
From Reuters ● Jan. 17, 2011
