retail
noun
the sale of goods to ultimate consumers, usually in small quantities (opposed to wholesale).
was retailing
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past progressiveof retail.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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The book was retailing for 28 pounds, or about $35, but many retailers like Waterstones and Amazon are offering it for half price.
From New York Times ● Jan. 10, 2023
On 29th January, Chapuys, ignorant of Anne's miscarriage, was retailing to his master a court rumour that Henry intended to marry again.
From Henry VIII. by A. F. (Albert Frederick) Pollard
A few minutes later Nola, excited to her finger-ends, 144 was retailing the story of the rustlers’ uprising to Frances.
From The Rustler of Wind River by George W. (George Washington) Ogden
"I told you," he said in a lower voice, and under cover of a joke Sir John was retailing to Eleanor, "that I was a bad hand at concealment."
From Half a Hero A Novel by Anthony Hope
Yet, at that very moment, Mrs. Grimmer was retailing the story of May's troubles to her husband and a couple of guests who had been dining with them.
From People of Position by H. Richard Boehm
